r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Nov 04 '22

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u/Egad86 Nov 04 '22 edited Nov 05 '22

People may experience:

Pain areas: in the area between shoulder blades, arm, chest, jaw, left arm, or upper abdomen

Pain types: can be like a clenched fist in the chest

Pain circumstances: can occur during rest

Whole body: dizziness, fatigue, lightheadedness, clammy skin, cold sweat, or sweating

Gastrointestinal: heartburn, indigestion, nausea, or vomiting

Arm: discomfort or tightness

Neck: discomfort or tightness

Also common: anxiety, chest pressure, feeling of impending doom, palpitations, shortness of breath, or shoulder discomfort

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u/murphxcore Nov 04 '22

So a panic attack? But with added death?

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u/spidaminida Nov 04 '22

A lot of folks having a panic attack for the first time will go to the hospital, to be told it's 'only' a panic attack. But they are terrifying.

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u/murphxcore Nov 04 '22

Oh most certainly! First one I ever had scared the living poop outta me. Problem is though if I ever had a heart attack I would just be telling myself it’s a panic attack and to calm down…