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When i feel anxious, it feels like my heart sinks in my chest. what's really happening that causes this sensation?
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Anxiety: Anxiety is common condition and its quite possible you feel your heart sinking. Rule of thumb if heart really sinks its not compatible with life. If you are living and heart sinking, you can safely ignore symptoms. Especially taking your age into consideration you should not have major heart problems.
Answered 4/24/2014
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