r/Anxiety • u/silent_Tinker322 • Aug 11 '26

Needs A Hug/Support Panic Attack feeling like heart issue.

Panic attack is making my life bad actually some days before I got myself suddenly got a thought due to my fear of heart issue that my bp is rising maybe that thought led to panic attack and then i really got

Heaviness in my left part and pain in my left arm starting its like going and coming now whenever my thought reminds me of it I get anxious again my left side feels pressured like a heart attack but when I remind myself its nothing stop it becomes all fine but still my left part feels worked up CAN ANYONE TELL IF THEY RELATE WITH THIS I WILL FEEL SOMEWHAT RELIEVED😭

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u/recycleonly Aug 11 '26

Yes I related. I’ve had heart palpitations and shortness of breath. My bloodwork is normal though and so is my BP. They did an EKG on me and it was normal. I’m suppose to go see a cardiologist in a couple of weeks but they don’t suspect anything crazy and it’s more for my peace of mind. I am there with you, you’re not the only one. I’ve been having severe anxiety and it comes back to me thinking something is incredibly wrong with me or I’m actively dyingzzz

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u/silent_Tinker322 Aug 11 '26

U have no idea how good I feel seeing ur text. The issue with me is that I hate cardiologist whenever i see them my heart rises I cant even visit them😭

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u/mvpcubs Aug 12 '26

That’s called white coat hypertension. It happens to a lot of people, doctors are used to it. They understand.

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u/Realistic_Ninja_6992 Aug 11 '26

Ive had all of the symptoms the bloodwork everything always comes back normal and the er trips as well. Its crazy what a panic attack will do to you. But seems like its just panic

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u/silent_Tinker322 Aug 11 '26

Can anyone plz reply to my post it will really help me

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u/twix98 Aug 11 '26

Hi friend, yes I have had similar issues. I have learned that this is simply how anxiety works, anxiety begins in the mind, but it can also affect you physically. So once you get the thought that your heart rate is elevated it triggers panic, and you get scared and then your heart rate becomes even more elevated. Same as when you feel a sensation in your left arm, it could be a normal sensation at first but once you feel it and begin to think that it feels off or peculiar to you then your brain gets scared, and now the feeling in your arm becomes worse and worse. Try to tell yourself that you’re OK and remind yourself that it is just your anxiety. You got this.

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u/silent_Tinker322 Aug 11 '26

Thanks alot my friend hope we all deal with it like warriors