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Q: im 15/f, and though i dont think i've ever had an anxiety attack, lately, when i feel uncomfortable, my body gets hot [specially my chest], and even though i take deep breaths i end up having to go outside to get some cold air. i sweat a little because of the heat but i dont tremble. i also feel my heart skip a beat and then beat faster, out of nowhere. i dont know what's wrong with me,i suffer from depression but i dont think this is serious, but i would still like some advice. thanks in advance =].
You sound like you have anxiety, too. Anxiety and depression go hand in hand a lot of the time. That wasn't a panic attack, you just became anxious. When you're anxious it's normal for our chest to feel tight, feel either extremely cold/hot, and to get heart palpatations; it's nothing to worry about. It's good that when you feel that way you go outside, it's a way to deal with it. It's normal, but when you're feeling like that, try to stay calm. It could escalte into a panic attack if you don't calm, and you definitely don't want that to happen.

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If it's really problematic, you could go to a doctor. But more realistically you don't have to unless this gets worse. And even if it did get worse, you'd probably be better off seeing a pshycatrist to get some medication in case you ever start to really panic. You don't have to let your Mom know if you aren't comfortable with it, but it's always good to have someone to confide in or to go to to help calm you down. But since your anxixety doesn't sound especially bad, you don't have to see a doctor/therapist or really let anyone know. Just keep doing what you're doing. (:

hey thanks =]. do you think i should tell my mom or go to the doctor's or something??

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