I've experienced recurring heart ache since I was a kid during any stressful/upsetting situation no matter the size or importance. I'm wondering if it actualy does damage to the heart over time? I know obviously it's not a heart attack but that dreadful sinking/compressed feeling in my chest seems to happen a lot. Is it just because I have depression therefor it's normal to happen so often?
>>18311174
I think that feeling is more an emotional response then a physical response. So there should be no physical damage.
You'll be fine mate.
>>18311178
sounds like anxiety if anything
>>18311174
"heartache" is 90% in your head (which chooses to feel something in your chest because it thinks it should) and 10% in your stomach, which is probably legitimately upset because your psychological pain is churning up some excess stomach acid..
>>18311198
This, I used to get physical heartache symptoms relatively often and as I've gotten older I've had some issues with anxiety. I'd watch out for signs of anxiety, op, and get help if you need it.
I wouldn't worry about physical wear on your heart, but mental wear is just as important.
>>18311226
Yeah, very unlikely it's your actual heart. Your emotions can manipulate your body a bit.