Have had two bouts of my chest feeling crushed and tight in last 12hrs. first time it lasted only maybe minute and just at center front. had a second experience half hour ago and this time i felt in my back to in same kind of area. i decided to do my pulse whilst this episode went on my pulse was 114 and i was resting. however i am going through crisis of depression and stress. i know its not panic attack as i have suffered from them before. then pain also lasted longer than the first time. it has dropped to 108 now but i am typing?!!! i am 37yrs old
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of uncontrolled stress, anxiety and depression related chest tightness and pain are more. But better to first rule out heart diseases as you are having left sided chest discomfort. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. In my opinion, you should consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic and antidepressant Chat Doctor.  Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.