Why does my chest feel like its going to explode when people are around?
Maddypunk
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Apr 1, 2015
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Your chest may feel like this due to increased anxiety. If it is active when you are in an uncomfortable situation and or with people, this could mean you suffer from social anxiety. Social anxiety is a very common thing especially in teenagers, Treatment usually includes exposure and is readily available :)
katiebugg2398
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Nov 14, 2016
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It may be because you have something called social anxiety (aka social phobia). It's an anxiety disorder. If you have it, that's okay! I have it too! Go to a counselor and talk about coping mechanisms such as breathing and positive thinking. That sounds like hippie talk, I know, but it really helps. Thanks!
SpiritWolfNYC
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May 30, 2015
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Sounds like a bad social phobia. I used to get the same way a while back! The best thing is to put yourself in the situation little by little until you are able to handle it
YourSisterSummer
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Jun 4, 2015
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This is a common symptom of social anxiety. Could this be a possibility? There are many different breathing exercises that you can find on the Internet which may help relieve you of the uncomfortable sensations.
liwenh
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Jun 30, 2015
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I am often alone and when I see many people around me, I tend to feel overwhelmed. This could be social anxiety
Anonymous
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Jul 7, 2015
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That's usually a sign of anxiety. The most important thing to remember is that everything will be okay. Sometimes other people are experiencing it too but if you smile and act friendly, people usually don't notice. However, you don't necessarily have to socialize, just smile and listen to others talk and that can help distract your anxiety.
Anonymous
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Nov 3, 2015
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I understand how you feel. Maybe it's social anxiety. I get that quite often but just try to breathe and relax. It really helps
Anonymous
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Nov 9, 2015
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your feel uncomfortable when people are around and you also feel anxious and not relaxed and strange
Anonymous
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Dec 29, 2015
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This is called social anxiety, you feel that your breathing gets faster and your heartbeat gets faster
SpiceWithATouchOfNice
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Jan 25, 2016
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Maybe you have anxiety, perhaps that is your issue. Not saying that being afraid of people is an issue because people should accept you.
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