New to anxiety...

[stenath79]

I've just recently started to get a tightness in my chest... went to docs and I'm all clear apparently. She suggested it could be anxiety. I can't shake the feeling at all... I do feel stressed and anxious but this is the first time it's manifested itself physically. Its very uncomfortable and sometimes hurts. Is this normal?

[tailspin]

Hi stenath, Welcome to the site! Yes, unfortunately, chest tightness is a very common physical manifestation of anxiety. It's good you went to the doctor to get checked out. Did the doctor talk to you about any relaxation and breathing exercises that could help? There is a lot of useful info on this site and I hope it helps you to spend some time here.

[stenath79]

Doctor didn't suggest anything but I didn't ask either as I was sceptical at first. Only since I looked it up and found this forum that I have seen how common it is. Thanks.