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I had panic disorder problem in the past and used to get panic attacks and was on paroxetine medicine.
I got tested cholesterol borderline high 1.5 years back and then did ecg,echo and tmt and reports were normal.
Sometimes when I feel chest pain , sometimes needle sensation sometimes muscular pain, I always fear that is there any cardiac issue or not..
I have consulted cardiologist and psychiatrist so many times, but still I always fear the same .
I always related any kind of chest pain to cardiac problems.
Can anyone please help me in this situation by proper guidance.
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Hi, and thank you for sharing this. What you’re describing is health anxiety that often follows a history of panic disorder—your mind has learned to associate physical sensations, especially in the chest, with danger or heart issues. Even though your tests (ECG, echo, TMT) and professional consultations have repeatedly come back normal, your brain is still stuck in the “what if?” loop. This is classic for someone who’s been through panic attacks before—your body learned to fear certain sensations, and now it’s hypervigilant, especially when it comes to your heart. But the repeated reassurance and testing aren’t helping anymore because the root fear hasn’t been rewired.
The most effective way to treat this is through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a focus on exposure and response prevention (ERP). You’ll need to learn how to feel chest pain without reacting to it as an emergency. This starts by gently facing the fear: “This is a sensation, not a signal of danger,” and resisting the urge to Google or seek medical reassurance. Gradually, the fear response will calm. You’ve done the right things—tests, medication, therapy—but now it’s about trusting your recovery and unlearning the fear associations. You’re safe. Your body is not betraying you—it’s just misinterpreting signals due to old panic patterns.
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A detailed Psychiatric and medical history is required for every case.There is also a need for a detailed mental status examination in every case to make a diagnosis and managing the case accordingly.
It will better to consult a mental health professional face to face.
Not only medication but psychological interventions are also needed in your case.
Medication can help control symptoms but is also helpful to learn coping strategies to manage these thoughts. Doubt about symptoms can become pathological and intrusive. Combination of medication and therapy are helpful.
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