Idk how to deal with Anxiety

[Chaseinc]

Ive had atleast 50 Ekgs in the last 3 years everyone came back normal but everytime i get worried out of nowhere and have a panic attack because i have this INTENSE fear of having a heart attack im only 22 but its hard to do anything in life because im constantly thinking about a heart attack at every part of the day

[Agora1]

I use to worry about my heart constantly. Whether I was sitting or standing, I would

be taking my pulse. After a while it became a habit hard to break. But I didn't stop, I

purchased at that time one of the best cardiac watches. A Casio that took b/p, h/r

and even ran a short cardiac strip. My doctors were amazed in what it could do.

Unfortunately, they didn't think that I should be wearing it considering my focus on

my heart.

Eventually, the watch broke and I didn't get it fixed. I hid my b/p monitor from my sight and hardest was retraining myself not to take my pulse on my neck or wrist. It didn't take as

long as I thought it would before I no longer focused on my heart. Instead, my doctor had

me join an Aquatics class. First was 2 days a week, then 4 then 6. The more I worked out

the better I felt mentally and physically. The focus was no longer on my heart.

At 22 Chaseinc, you should be living the good life. That fear of having a heart attack needs

to be addressed by a therapist who can help you get back on the right path. I wish you well.

One last thing....do you know what prompted this focus on the heart to start?? That might be what the therapist will concentrate on. Good Luck xx

[Chaseinc in reply to Agora1]

Had a pda when i was 4 months old but never had anxiety about it until i turned 18 and i stopped playing basketball and football because of me getting scared that ill have a heart attack or lung disease or stroke from playing sports

[Agora1 in reply to Chaseinc]

Thank you Chaseinc for sharing that important info with us That makes sense why you

would put a focus on your heart. Although it doesn't have to be true if you've gotten a clearance from your doctor that it was okay to play sports Now it needs to be addressed psychologically so that you can live a normal life.

My nephew was born with a pda and is now a Firefighter/Paramedic. Having had this

does not have to impact your life.

Please readdress these concerns with your doctor. I care xx

[Bigbrovaz]

Hey Chase, we have the same condition and it sucks, i used to be the department’s football captain but quit sports because of my anxiety...you can check my bio