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What Causes Chest Pain While Suffering From Social Anxiety?
Hi! This is my first time ever doing this, but I have a huge question to ask! My doctor said that I have a Disorder called Social Anxiety. I know what it is, but I want to know. Why do I have chest pains and everytime I m alone and think about something (mostly about my school) I start to cry?
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
social anxiety is an anxiety spectrum disorder in which there alteration in autonomic nervous system during anxiety state. this leads to secretion of adrenaline and nor adrenaline which further causes symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, abdominal discomfort, flushing of face, blood pressure changes, perspiration,etc.
they usually get settled in a period of 20 to 30 minutes. CBT may help you best.
thank u
they usually get settled in a period of 20 to 30 minutes. CBT may help you best.
thank u
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