Heart palpitations : Hello, recently I've... - Anxiety Support

Anxiety Support

53,073 members49,185 posts

Heart palpitations

anxietygal11 profile image
8 Replies

Hello, recently I've been having heart palpitations - flipping, skipping and racing. I have had like 10 ecg's, full blood tests, x-ray.. It was all clean so they blame it on anxiety..but sometimes I get them all of a sudden,no reason behind them.. I usually get lightheaded right before that, or extremely weak. I have had all other symptoms like chest pain, headaches, irritated eyes, weakness,nausea... Is it really anxiety?

Written by
anxietygal11 profile image
anxietygal11
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
8 Replies
Nameisanon12 profile image
Nameisanon12

As long as you've been to the doctors I wouldn't worry about it! I've been having the same exact problems and the moment I start to freak out more or think about it too much the "symptoms" get worse. It sounds just like anxiety and what I have going on right now! You'll be fine, just find lots of ways to get your mind off of it!

jessicao profile image
jessicao

I get these too and they come out of the blue even when I'm totally calm and lying down. Trust your doctor. Are you healthy for the most part?

anxietygal11 profile image
anxietygal11 in reply to jessicao

Yes,completely. I am 20.

jessicao profile image
jessicao in reply to anxietygal11

Then it's most likely 100% linked to your anxiety. I know how hard it is to accept that I'm dealing with the same thing right now but you have to to get past these worries which will in turn reduce your palpations.

mewmew profile image
mewmew

Hi,

It could even be a subconscious thought and that is why you think it comes on all of a sudden. It is not nice and like other replies the more you think about it the worse it gets. Try breathing techniques. Breath in to the count of 4, hold for 2 and then breath out to the count of 4. Do this slowly and make sure your tummy rises. It could take 20 mins but it keeps you focused on your breathing and calms you down. Also meditation is good.

franticworld.com/free-medit...

Hope this helps. Take care.

anxietygal11 profile image
anxietygal11 in reply to mewmew

Hello, he prescribed me some medication for anxiety but he said it is very addictive and I've only had this problem for a month so I don't know if it will be good to start. i had an accident in March and that's when it started. I just keep believing that there is something wrong with my heart, especially when it skips or flutters. I am waiting for a 24 ecg and once that turns out good I hope this fear will all be gone.

dillydally1 profile image
dillydally1

my anxiety comes out of the blue, no warning, mine affects me more with feeling short of breath, worse when laid down and at bedtime. my doctor gave me propanalol, its a beta blocker, it really helps. glad all your tests are fine, focus on that when you have your attacks, x

charles profile image
charles

hi. I feel exactly the same with similar symtoms. the doctor says its anxiety

You may also like...

Heart skips or palpitations

Hi all, is anyone having heart flips like too often? I have been having this little flips too often...

Heart palpitations when exercising

with me? Would they have found something if there was something more serious like a murmur or...

Anxiety and Heart palpitations

another heart beat, and always like this. The heart beats are strong, it's like a trembling muscle...

Heart palpitations

I suffer woth heart palpitations all drs have said is anxiety however today i experienced something...

Heart palpitations

So i usd to get these all the time. Since being on meds they have slowed down alot. I am not...