I Still Feel Anxious About My Heart, What Is Wrong With Me ?

Hi, I feel u have anxiety disorder in which the individual has sensation of heart beating fast (palpitation) which is actually not because of problem in heart but chemical imbalance in mind. Because of this chemical imbalance, the individual starts perceiving mild palpitaion (or other associated symptoms : sweating, tremor, choking sensation etc.) as life threatening and rushes to emergency. This is called panic attack and usually last at peak for few minutes. After subsidence of this attack, even if no palpitation is there, still the individual anticipates that tha panic attack might come again and this keep him always anxious, nervous and fearfull. When this happens repeatedly, it is called panic disorder. Consulting psychiatrist will help. Medications needed if severe and if causes decreased potential. or else, cognitive therapy will be helpfull. U can contact me at susanta.pgi30@yahoo.in, if u wish to.

It is natural for a person to worry about chest pain as it arouses the worst fear known to man, the fear of death. The fear is based on the misconception that any problem in the heart is indicative of a "heart attack".

Non specific chest pain (in the absence of any positive tests) is a common symptom of anxiety. Other symptoms like palpitations (feeling one's own heart beat), breathing difficulties, sweating, trembling and heavyness of head may also accompany chest pain. Consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and proper treatment which will help you overcome your doubts and problems. Remember that mind and body are inseperable (recall the palpitations you might have had during stressful exams)