Can your heart and breathing feel weak when having anxiety?

May 6th, 2013

I have been diagnosed with anxiety couple months ago. My doctor checked my heart using a heart monitor , x ray and ultra sound. For some reason it seems like it is harder to breath and like maybe my heart is weaker or something. Is it possible that the anxiety is making me feel this [...]

How come I need to take 15 Vicodins to get any relief?

April 8th, 2013

I really have pain and I found if I take 15 Vicodin 10mg and a few shots of whiskey it works great. Also, sometimes I take like 5 muscle relaxers and some Motrin and I can’t breath. My face gets swollen and my tongue gets huge. Also would you recommend I also take some valium [...]

Why does Anxiety cause shortness of breath or chest pain?

March 5th, 2013

I have Anxiety and i can’t understand how it causes shortness of breath or chest pain. Does it cause the Heart to over-work itself and making it sore or something? Chosen Answer: When you have anxiety, you may have a panic attack, which causes you to breathe in an inefficient way. You breathe through your [...]

Anxiety and constant shortness of breath all the time even when not anxious?

December 31st, 2012

I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder and I am short of breath all the time even when I’m not anxious or tense. Why won’t the shortness of breath go away? Chosen Answer: Hi there, Firstly you’re not alone. I suffered the same symptoms. The reason that you’re getting these types of feelings is that your ‘fight [...]

How to reduce anxiety in certain situations?

August 21st, 2012

I have a certain situation that always brings about huge levels of anxiety, to the point where my chest hurts, and I have OCD thoughts running through my head for days. This situation is not going to go away, so is there a way for me to learn to control or relieve my anxiety when [...]

How do I deal with social anxiety physically manifested in my throat?

June 22nd, 2012

Rarely do i feel anxious socially, but when I do, my throat feels like it has a lump in it and is tight. Does anyone know how to get past these social anxiety problems and throat tightness? Chosen Answer: Hi Jake It happens to me also. My Doc said to breath deep through my nose [...]

What is a good way to relieve anxiety before giving a speech?

June 19th, 2012

How do you calm the anxiety of public speaking? Chosen Answer: I dont know if it’ll work on you, but relaxation techniques could be a great help. try taking a deep breath for several times then.. SMILE. it will keep you confident. good luck!! =) by: gnel on: 31st October 07

What are all the possible symptoms of an anxiety attack?

February 10th, 2012

I’ve been having anxiety problems for the past 6 months and, the past 4 days I have been living in constant fear and panic. I’m short of breath, I feel dizzy, I feel sick to my stomach and I cant eat anything, and my hands and feet are cold and tingly most of the time. [...]