Quick question about stress

[hmpf]

In discussing stress with various people recently, I've become aware that apparently some of the central signs I interpret as "I'm stressed" are not experienced by other people - at least not by the ones with whom I discussed this. So, just to increase the sample size a bit:

When you are under stress, do you experience a slight, but definitely physical sensation of something within your chest constricting, like you can't breathe *quite* as well as usual, or your heartbeat kind of feels weird, or you feel like there's something in your windpipe and/or esophagus? A physical sense of pressure?

Because I feel that a lot, and I always thought it was normal under stress.

Comments

[dune-drd.livejournal.com]

Mostly under extreme stress only, under extreme - and most of all temporary! - circumstances. It sneaks up on me sometimes as well, so I'd say it's a classic stress thing. Nevertheless, I'd go and see a doctor (I typed that with a capital D at first...) if it stays for longer. You never know what hides under that mega symptom 'stress'

[dune-drd.livejournal.com]

Also the feeling of being trapped/pressure REALLY gets a kick in the arse if you do what your brain stem wants you to: Start jogging. Go as slow as you need to at first, it really helps!