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So today and even yesterday have been good days as far as I am concerned. Of course I have the occasional thoughts but I have been in meetings all day and certainly been kept active mentally.

What I am trying to figure out is this: My two symptoms these days appear to be some chest pain or pain in my sternum and this feeling in my throat (maybe a burning feeling, but not really sure how to describe it.) They happen to tell me it is from Reflux or Costochondritis (all things I have posted before).

My question is simple and self explanatory most likely, even when I am not completely stressed out or feeling like I am going to fall apart why do I have these pains?

I suppose if the CP is from Costochondritis then I guess it makes complete sense.

I hate to sit here and ramble, but, it just makes me feel a little better.

Are the pains real or is it my head that is not relaxed even though I don't totally feel like I am losing it?

This battle is so crazy sometimes you wonder how it can be this way. From time to time I have taken a Xanax and it cures my pain, so I know it is anxiety, but if I don't feel like I am losing it, then why must we go through these pains? I really hate taking the pill just to cure the pain. Does that make sense?

I understand taking the pill to stop from flipping out, but just to relieve the pain? I suppose the mind can play tricks on me or even though I don't feel bad, I could still be stressed, that is what my wife said anyway.

OK - Nuff Said - Must be getting close to time to go to bed.

Thanks for listening - again!

Engine2,
I agree with you: it's the anxiety. I have chest pain quite often during the week, which seems normal since I'm so busy and it can get stressful...but then why does it occur during the weekend? Unexplainable? Nah. It's still anxiety.

...so glad to have figured that one out FINALLY.

The human mind likes logic, order, and reason. We like to deal with issues we can wrap our understanding around and come up with solutions that make sense to us. We have a tendency to think small because we are limited creatures, and we don't have the perspective to understand from God's point of view. We tend to put things in tiny, neat compartments in our minds, telling ourselves this must be right because it fits nicely there. We need to depend and trust in God to show us things in such a way that we know--with an inner security--that what has been revealed to our mind is correct. One must not allow themselves to reason with their mind, searching for logical solutions. Instead, you must say, "My trust is in the Lord, and whatever He tells me to do, I will obey."

I have reflux too. I can get from what I eat. If I eat food too acidic or too much. My hubby gets reflux from eating wheat and yeast products. Maybe write down what you eat for a few days and see if anything could be causing reflux. Some people don't realize mint and cinamin are big reflux inducers. There are great sites about reflux.
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Engine,
I trully beleive even when we have good feelings,, with anxiety subconsiously, we are waiting mentally for something to happen. So, its like keeping us anxious even when we seem to be feeling good.
kind of like they used to say, "Waiting for the other shoe to drop!"
It take a while for our subconsious to realize, we are safe, the fears are being faced and we are moving forward. Realistically, if you take a xanax and all the symptoms you mention go away,, you have your answer! Its most likely anxiety.. So continue practicing your skills, your relaxation techniques,,,EVEN when you feel good!!! So many time people stop practicing to soon, because they begin to feel Okay again. You will get where you want to be, just keep DOING!!!! take care Nelly:)

Thanks for all the responses and sorry for the delay. Work got in the way!

I had a good day with feelings, etc, today. Though I feel the pain in my clavicle area etc since getting in. I am sure it could be a 1000 things, I will check with my chiropracter because my last visit he actually did some sort of adjustment on my chest with a small popping sort of tool. I had felt better (till I slipped down a flight of stairs - not fall, just out of control slip on the ice - SAME DAY!!). I have not had an appt. since.

Anyway, I just felt like I had to post yesterday because it was what I was thinking. It really does suck and I am hoping to get through the rest of this.

Tonight I went for a 30 minute walk around the area of my hotel, outside of a few anxious thoughts it was good and I feel better but with some general soreness. This is to be expected since I am SOOOOO out of shape.

What really sucks it to be anxious to walk/work out in fear of something physical happening to me. I suppose this is the next fear to over come.

Thanks for listening again.

Talk to you soon.