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Hello doctor. i am feeling anxious often and even for small things. i get chest tightness only whenever anxious. how to get rid off this?

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Frequent anxiety: you should not auto-medicate, see a psychologist. He will refer you to a psychiatrist if required. I think this is the best way. Do not take advise from friends, share your feelings with your close family members.

Answered 10/14/2015

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A member asked:

Hello doctor. i am feeling anxious often and even for small things. i get chest tightness only whenever anxious. how to get rid off this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

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