This is not a topic that I planned on publishing. However, it is something that I feel I should share as it is part of what we have experienced on our blogging journey……
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1. Introduction to the topic
This is not a topic that I planned on publishing. However, it is something that I feel I should share as it is part of what we have experienced on our blogging journey.
Along our journey, my sister and I have been in many situations that have caused us to be anxious. This was from the moment our Dad was hospitalised in September 2016, right up until this very day.
What my sister and I have noticed is that all situations we have faced during this time have heightened and elevated our anxiety to new levels. We try our best to manage our stress levels in order to lessen the chances of getting anxious. And when we do get anxious, we try our best to be as calm as possible to pull ourselves out of the emotion or feeling. All of this is easier said than done most of the time.
You may or may not know that in May 2021 our official Grief Probate Journey Instagram account was hacked. To try and explain what this whole experience did to us, is hard to put down in words. We have a topic talking about the hacking, and we will also do a separate topic on our hacking experience.
From the moment we got hacked and everything that happened whilst we were trying to regain access to everything that we lost truly took its toll both mentally and physically.
I started experiencing problems when breathing in and out, it was starting to feel painful. When it first started it lasted for a few days or so and then went away. I was really happy when it went away as I have high blood pressure and other medical conditions, so I was concerned about that.
Unfortunately, the pain came back, but this time it was so much worse. It was hurting when breathing in and out, and it was extremely painful to make any movements on my right side. Because of this, I decided I should go to A&E to be on the safe side. I am thankful and grateful for the care I was given. Thorough checks were done in a short space of time. When I was given the results, I almost couldn’t believe it. I had strained my chest muscles because of all the anxiety I was experiencing. The hacking had gotten to me so bad that it affected my health. At this point, I knew I had to do everything in my power to not make this happen again.
Thankfully the pain went away. I think knowing exactly what was the cause helped. Because the worry of not knowing caused more anxiety. Since my last visit to the A&E, I haven’t experienced chest pain again. I am very pleased about that.
Just recently our blog turned four years old. We are very proud about this and had done a topic on it. In this topic we were talking about the hacking experience, and that very same day hackers had attempted to get into our Grief Probate Journey Facebook account. I could not believe it and was so grateful I worked out it was a scam. If I had fallen for that again, it would not have been good for me mentally or physically, especially after the loss of our official Instagram page.
Another reason why I chose to do this as a topic is because as well as grief we also share and speak about health and mental health matters. This is why I felt the need and importance to share this in case someone might be experiencing something similar or know someone who is.
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2. Strained chest muscle and anxiety
2.1 Can Anxiety Cause Chest Pain? – VeryWell Health
“It is caused by the release of the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline during moments of acute anxiety or panic. The pain may come from contractions in the chest wall, muscle strain due to hyperventilation, or a sudden spike in blood pressure and heart rate”. (5 Jun 2023).
2.2 Can anxiety cause chest muscle strain?
“If you experience this fight-or-flight stress reaction infrequently, your body should fully recover within 30 minutes. But if you experience it frequently, your body can’t recover as quickly. This can lead to increased muscle tension, and this tension may become painful in your chest”.
2.3 What does chest pain from anxiety feel like? “Chest pain due to anxiety or panic attacks can usually feel like a sharp, stabbing sensation that starts suddenly, even if a person is inactive. However, they may be feeling stressed or anxious already before the chest pain begins”
2.4 Can your chest physically hurt from anxiety?
“When you’re anxious, your brain sends a surge of adrenaline and cortisol through your body. These hormones immediately trigger a rapid rise in your heart rate and blood pressure. As a result, many people experience chest pain and sweating, or have a hard time breathing”.
2.5 Muscle Tension, Aches, Pains – Anxiety Symptoms
“Many of those who experience stress and anxiety comment about tight, sore, and painful muscles and muscle tension problems in the head and face, mouth, back of the head and neck, back and top of the shoulders, chest, arms, back, legs, hands, stomach, digestive system, elimination tract, groin, and feet, as well as” … (19 May 2021).
“When a new client comes to me because of anxiety, one of the first questions I ask is “Where do you feel the anxiety in your body?”
“About 90% of the time, the client will touch his or her chest”.
2.7 Why won’t my anxiety chest pain go away?
“Even if you suffer from anxiety, chest pain shouldn’t be ignored. If you are experiencing persistent chest pain, seek medical advice to pinpoint the cause and rule out a heart problem, like coronary artery disease. It may just be anxiety-related chest pain, but it’s always better to be sure”. (29 Jul 2021).
2.8 Can Anxiety Cause Chest Pain in Women?
“Chest pains are always scary, and you may instantly associate them with life-threatening heart conditions like a heart attack or angina. However, anxiety may also cause chest pain in women prone to long-term stress or panic attacks”.
2.9 Experiencing Anxiety Chest Pain? Try These 4 Ways To Get…..
(23 Aug 2022) — “Tightness in the chest is often a physical manifestation of panic or anxiety attacks. According to a 2018 study, 30 to 40% of visits to the”…
2.10 How to Relieve Chest Tightness From Anxiety: 5 Science-….
“What can you do to relieve chest tightness caused by anxiety? · 1. Breathing exercises · 2. Follow the 3-3-3 rule · 3. Use a smartphone app · 4. Limit alcohol and”…
3. Our final thoughts
Life can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster. Ups, downs. Highs and lows. There can also be many situations that can make us feel anxious. As an example the current cost of living crisis. It is easier said than done, but these days it really is so much more important for us to take care of our mental and physical health.
We hope this topic will be of use to those who read it.
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