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What causes panic attacks with heaviness in chest?
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I just got back from a 2 month work trip where I was anxious every day to the point of panic attack a few of those days, just something I am living with and working on. but I have been home for 2 weeks where I usually am great and was swimming at the gym when my chest felt heavy..no pain just hard to get a full breath, I was getting air fine but it seemed labored. this induced a panic attack and since every day I have felt at times heavy chested, swollen at the base of my neck and fatigued of course this is causing more anxiety but is there something seriously wrong. I have never once felt pain and my bp is fluxuating between 120/80 to 140 over 87. I have been afraid to workout since. I went golfing and the symptoms were minor but I did feel out of breath very easily
gpt
DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore you must address the underlying anxiety first. Please understand anxiety and related problems. Once you understand your anxiety, you will be able to keep yourself away from panic creating situations. Therapy always starts with avoiding such situations along with coping techniques when forced to be in such situations. Start slowly, progress gradually, attain neatly.Step 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possibleStep 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bayStep 4 - Exercise regularlyStart these and follow strictly. After 7 daysPsychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL.  Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.