<human>: I have had the feeling of being winded or bruise in my breast bone area & about the same area on my back. I don t feel it all the time. I ve had an ECG and all ok there. I take Zoloft for panic attacks. I ve read that this pain could be due to anxiety.
<bot>: Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor Heaviness or bruised feelings in breastbone area can occur due to anxiety. You have normal ECG and you are a known case of panic disorder so most likely the reason of epigastric distress is anxiety. Zoloft is a good Antianxiety Chat Doctor.  For acute symptoms like you are having medicines like low dose benzodiazepines as Mizoram, Diazepam can be used. Consult your psychiatrist for the medicines. I would advise you to reduce caffeine intake. Caffeine and tea increase the risk of anxiety and symptoms like epigastric distress. Thanks.