Symptom 7. Anxiety: The Emotional Manifestation of Unstable Angina
Anxiety often serves as an emotional manifestation of unstable angina. This isn’t the typical pre-exam jitters or the apprehension before a big presentation. It’s a persistent undercurrent of unease, an inexplicable worry gnawing at the back of your mind.
Imagine feeling like you’re perpetually on the edge of a cliff, a sense of impending doom hanging over you. There’s no immediate threat, no visible danger, yet a wave of panic washes over you. It’s a free-floating anxiety, disconnected from reality, making its presence known at the most inconvenient times.
Along with this uneasy feeling, a rapid heartbeat often accompanies, pounding against your chest. It’s a frantic rhythm, a pulsating echo of your mounting anxiety. Even in moments of rest, your heart seems to be racing, a wild horse galloping at an unsteady pace.
Sleep, the sweet escape from reality, eludes you. You toss and turn, the quiet of the night amplifying your thoughts. Your mind is a theater, replaying your worries in a continuous loop. The result? Broken sleep, restless nights, and bleary-eyed mornings.(7)
