Hello,
The symptoms you are describing — rapid heartbeat, chest discomfort, dizziness, feeling faint, shivering, flashes of light, overthinking, emotional sensitivity, and difficulty concentrating — can sometimes occur in panic attacks or anxiety disorders.
However, because you are experiencing:
• Chest pain
• Near loss of consciousness
• Visual symptoms
• Dizziness
It is important not to assume anxiety alone without ruling out medical causes.
At your age, these symptoms are often anxiety-related, especially if they come suddenly, peak within minutes, and settle on their own. But certain physical conditions can also cause similar symptoms.
Next Steps
• Visit a physician for basic evaluation (including blood tests and possibly ECG).
• Rule out anemia,
thyroid problems,
vitamin deficiencies, blood
sugar dysregulation and blood pressure fluctuations.
• If medical causes are ruled out, consult a psychiatrist or psychologist for anxiety evaluation.
If chest pain is severe, persistent, or associated with actual fainting — seek immediate medical care.
Health Tips
• Panic attacks can feel frightening but are usually not dangerous once medical causes are ruled out.
• Overthinking and imagining worst-case scenarios can intensify physical symptoms.
• Try slow breathing exercises (inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds) during episodes.
• Reduce caffeine intake and maintain regular sleep.
• If chest pain becomes severe, persistent, or is associated with actual fainting, seek immediate medical care.
• Since you are below 18 years of age, it would be appropriate as per standard medical guidelines to involve a parent or legal guardian while arranging further evaluation and treatment.