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Can your anxiety levels be high and you not actuallly feel tit? im 22 with bouts of shortness of breath i wshould i be concerned that i got heart disease this early? im not obese im thin and don't smoke but exposed to 2nd hand smoke

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Panic attacks?: U seems to be having panic attacks , which is sudden on set of chest pain. Shortness of breath and diziness . It is very common and about 90 percent of patients who goes to the er for chest pain has it.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Sophie Duriez answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

High anxiety level : Anxiety may manifest itself in many different ways. High anxiety level may mimic the symptoms of a heart attack and/or respiratory condition. Sometimes also, physical conditions may trigger anxiety. Get first reassured on your physical health by having a physical exam and lab work-up done by your general practitioner to rule out any medical condition before seeing any therapist or psychiatrist.

Answered 10/3/2016

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