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Yes, in short, it’s possible for your heart to hurt from stress.
Some of us may feel deeply attuned to how our body expressesstress.
For instance, you may feel pain in your heart or somewhere in your chest.
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Can Your Heart Really Hurt From Stress?
It turns out that sensations in our hearts can be part of our bodys fight-or-flight response.
Chest Contractions
It isnt uncommon to have your heart rate quicken when confronted with a dangerous situation.
Your heart and other muscles can contract more strongly.
Generally when the stress has passed, our bodies' reaction to it will subside.
Is My Chest Pain Due to a Panic Attack?
For example, your chest pain might be indicative of apanic attack.
They are known to create feelings of being in acute danger even when there is no danger present.
This can be a racing heartbeat, difficulty breathing, stomach pain and nausea, and chest pain.
Recurrent panic attacks with other accompanying symptoms may warrant a diagnosis of panic disorder.
When Is Chest Pain More Than Just Stress?
The stress hormones that are triggered cause changes in heart muscle that prevent the ventricle from pumping properly.
Broken heart syndrome is most common in post-menopausal women.
Stress Management Techniques to Try
Decreasing your stress levels is important for your general health.
To manage your stress levels try the following techniques:
American Psychological Association.Stress.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.What Is a Heart Attack?
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