No bipolar here but for years I struggled with asthma for years. It is quite the addition to the whole anxiety mix. It definitely took me quite a while to figure out I was dealing with a heart issue, because the symptoms were really similar to asthma.
I know you mean well, but I don't like being thought of as a superhero. It defines me by my limitations and hold me up as something exceptional. I actually find this to be quite harmful. :(
Consider this: I only need to be exceptional because society would not allow me to be successful otherwise. There are many others with my disability who aren't.
It borders on the edge of inspiration porn[1].
1: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/11/29/how-to...
I hope my comment isn't too harsh. It's been a long day. :)
They can both feel like tightness in the chest and from what I was told, the brain isn't good at separating signals. So your body feeling anxious leads to your brain feeling anxious. It's a wonderful cycle. Throw in asthma for more fun. Now you have three possible problems that can all trigger each other! Get sick and feel short of breath? Now you have four! Aren't bodies fun? :D