very scared. like theres a ball inside my chest

[dinnerroll]

i woke up early this morning with a feeling like there was a ball directly in the center of my chest, and when i tried to inhale it was like it was in the way. i immediately panicked and jumped out of bed, which caused me to get momentarily dizzy, and the feeling subsided after a few seconds. what in the hell could this be?!?!

[suzuki600]

Sounds like gas maybe? I am not sure, but I am sure that if you have been dealing with anxiety recently it is a symptom. I know with anxiety you can have acid reflux or gas to surface and that can feel very weird in your chest area.

[twilightknitter]

I know that I feel like that just from anxiety alone.  It could also be that you were having a dream right before waking up?  I would try not to worry too much.  If it happens again it might be worth mentioning to the doctor, but to me it sounds like "good old anxiety."

Hope you feel better soon :)

Lauren