do i have anxiety!? help!!?

I think i am suffering from anxiety, about a month ago i felt very sick i had a weird pain in my chest, i was weak and nauseous… i went to the doctor and he checked my heart rate and blood pressure and said it was slightly high but absolutely fine, probably just anxiety. but ever since then the weird pain has not gone, it comes back every now and then and i get really scared that i might be having a heart attack. I’m 18, and I’m a healthy weight, i do not drink or smoke, but i do drink alot of tea, i hear caffeine is bad for anxiety. so am i actually suffering from anxiety or could it be something worse?? its starting to affect my study, i skipped college today cause i was scared of something happening to me on the train… help!!

Well you certainly write as if you are anxious. Caffeine can make anxiety worse, so if the doctor diagnosed it as such, cutting back is a good thing. There should be a mental health counselor at your school you can speak to. If the anxiety is interfering with your life as you wrote, it’s best to get some help to deal with the symptoms. It’s not a sign of weakness to get help, it’s actually a sign of strength. College is hard, and a lot of people develop anxiety trying to cope with the stress of it all.

If however, the pain does not go away, please ask to see a different doctor for a second opinion. I don’t want you to ignore a symptom of a possible cardiac issue or perhaps other problem with your stomach etc. Doctors aren’t perfect, so trust your instincts if you don’t feel any better.

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