Considered by some to be the next step up from chest pain, then this symptom of anxiety and panic disorders is probably the one that causes people the most worry. And that is simply because – if you’ve never had a real heart attack – it sure seems like you’re having one when this particular symptoms strikes.
It’s no joke to say that it really does leave you feeling like one is experiencing a myocardial infarction (heart attack)
When you look at anxiety disorders and symptoms you notice that they are very similar to the classical symptoms of a heart attack. These include:
anxiety (often described as a sense of impending doom).
nausea
palpitations
shortness of breath,
sudden chest pain – typically radiating to the left arm or left side of the neck.
sweating
vomiting
Women don’t seen to experience all the typical symptoms, just – most commonly…
fatigue
feeling of indigestion
shortness of breath
weakness
So thinking you may be having a heart attack is quite forgivable – but if you have any real concerns, do see your doctor – just to be on the safe side. After all, these particular symptoms of panic and anxiety disorders are so similar to a real heart attack that it’s not something you want to take chances over.
