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How To Treat Anxiety Attacks?

I have a heaviness in my chest. It feels like my bra is getting tighter and tighter and my heart is kind of pounding. I think I have somewhat mild anxiety attacks that I have been experiencing for about 2 yrs. Could this be part of that? I don't take medicine for it, I just try to keep myself calm and breath deeply and it usually works but for the last 4 days it's been a little more intense, kind of scary.
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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The description in your query classically matches with the anxiety disorders but I like to tell you that there are other conditions which present with similar signs and symptoms. For confirmation see your physician who will take detailed history and some routine tests before prescribing medication.

Taking deep breath and staying calm is a good strategy and you can continue to enjoy its benefits.

'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
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How To Treat Anxiety Attacks?

Dear User, Thanks for using health care magic. The description in your query classically matches with the anxiety disorders but I like to tell you that there are other conditions which present with similar signs and symptoms. For confirmation see your physician who will take detailed history and some routine tests before prescribing medication. Taking deep breath and staying calm is a good strategy and you can continue to enjoy its benefits. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . Thanks