I have suffered with anxiety for as long as I can remember. Recently I've been having anxiety attacks. I realize I am having them when I do, so I just breathe and try not to think about whatever caused it. I had one around 40 minutes ago. I wasn't worrying about anything, just sitting down watching tv. I took deep breaths and my pulse slowed, but now my chest hurts in the middle--a squeezing, achy sensation, and my left arm has a dull ache. I was wondering if that is common with anxiety attacks, or if I should be worried about my heart.