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[Kaaayla]

I was just sitting there and wasn't thinking negative .. Bang my heart started fluttering like it was vibrating and doing backflips my heart was racing up because of it. It was catching my breath!!! I can't even explain how I just felt the sensation in my heart. What is this? Haven't been on this for a while I hope everyone is doing ok x

[Cwoods]

Hi Kaaayla my mind ran on u today as u know it's ya anxiety flaring up again just breathe and relax.

[Kaaayla in reply to Cwoods]

How can it be anxiety😩, it can't be I can't deal with this Iv been doing so well! R u ok

[Cwoods in reply to Kaaayla]

I'm good hun thanks for asking u have good and bad days of anxiety.

[Vale89 in reply to Cwoods]

Hi. Is it possible to never have suffered from anxiety then get it and have it every day for 6 months? When will it go away? Please

[cat3 in reply to Vale89]

It will go away when you find the cause. If it's psychological it could be the result of something which happened long ago, or even that you've forgotten. A good counsellor can help if your GP will refer you.

Also, ask your GP for blood tests to check out hormone & thyroid levels.

Good luck Vale. x

[Vale89 in reply to cat3]

Thanks for the reply. I am cuntrently seeing a physcologist I'm not sure how much it is helping. I have had many blood tests and have all come back fine. Some days are great but the majority have been terrible I don't even bother telling my family about it anymore. It's easier for them if I act like I'm fine. But deep down I am suffering everyday.

[cat3 in reply to Vale89]

Keep on with the psychologist because the final appointments can often turn out to be the light at the end of that dark tunnel.

I have to admit it was medication which eventually stopped my stomach from churning & heart from summersaulting, but I also had some great help from a particular psychologist.

Take care Vale x

[Vale89 in reply to cat3]

Thank you. I only have 2 sessions left that are covered with Medicarewhat medication was that?

[cat3 in reply to Vale89]

It's paroxetine. I've used it now for almost 30 years but lowered the dosage about 10 years ago, and still found it quite sufficient to keep the symptoms and dark thoughts at bay.

So your healthcare doesn't come free ? Where are you -- the US ?

[Vale89 in reply to cat3]

No Australia we get 10 free physc appoitments a year after that it's $192 per 1 hour session. Is that a antidepressant ?

[cat3 in reply to Vale89]

It is yes. Not everyone's choice I know, but it completely changed my life ! x

[Vale89 in reply to cat3]

My stomach is in knots all the time all day everyday for 6 months now

[Kaaayla in reply to Vale89]

All on my chest all at the side of my lungs/ribs and back is killing me!! I feel like I can't breath I dino weather I'm just panicking 😔so scared what can this be

[cat3]

Palpitations are often caused by a lack of carbon-dioxide in the body which is sometimes a result of heavy sighing or over-breathing.

Oxygen is converted to carbon dioxide in the lungs by steady, normal breathing. If this is prevented, the result is often dizziness, light headedness, palpitations and even panic attacks.

And so often the palpitations come on unexpectedly, almost 'out of the blue', which usually causes panic because there appears to be no discernable reason for it.

Deep breathing in and out will only make the symptoms worse. Try taking a large inhalation of air and holding it for as long as possible to allow the conversion to happen naturally without using meds.

One of the first attacks I had when I was young resulted in an ambulance being called. Of course the first thing paramedics did was to fasten an oxygen mask to my face. This made the symptoms so much worse and convinced me I was having a heart attack !

The doctor in A&E apologised for the fact I'd received more oxygen, explaining that it was standard practice, but had been inappropriate in this event.

Sorry for the long reply but palpitations can only be managed successfully if we understand the basic facts.

Best wishes, Cat x

[Kaaayla]

I have a pulse oximeter which takes ur oxygen and pulse my oxygen is 98

[cat3 in reply to Kaaayla]

Monitoring your pulse/oxygen/blood pressure all results in more anxiety and symptoms of stress. Get rid of any monitors or other gadgets which will only result in more unnecessary worry.

Everyone's vital signs fluctuate constantly throughout the day ; this is natural. But if you are constantly watching them you'll drive yourself nuts. It's the preoccupation with the fine details of your health that is causing the awful symptoms.

If you can start to accept that palpitations are common and harmless, and focus more fully on other aspects of your life you'll break that vicious circle of watching = worrying = symptoms.

I wasted many years of my life stressing about my health until I survived a serious illness, quite unrelated to anxiety. I refuse to waste any more.

Next time you have sudden palpitations, do not go into a panic but go about your business and hold onto some deep breaths. If possible take a brisk walk to burn off any excess adrenalin.

Good luck to you. xx

[jessicao]

I literally just had this happen and that's why I logged on here. could even be our subconscious anxiety, and those palpations happen alot when your body is at rest

[cat3 in reply to jessicao]

Wise words Jessica. x

[Kaaayla in reply to jessicao]

I get stabbing pains in my heart .. Like proper how can it be anxiety 😩😩 am I gna die

[jessicao in reply to Kaaayla]

No, I thought the exact same thing. Have you talked to your doctor about it?

[cat3 in reply to Kaaayla]

These really are all typical symptoms of anxiety. Talk to your GP about how you're feeling and ask for a referral to CBT sessions.

He/She might suggest medication to see you over this difficult period, but there are psychological reasons for your symptoms which only a trained therapist can help you unearth.

Best wishes Cat x

[Lizzette]

Hello to all i related to all those symptoms... But i have one thats driving me crazy and i want to know if im alone on this one head sensation!!! Dizziness , weird movements... Weird sensations all on the head

[clinbuck123]

Yes this is my main problem too, my heart is thumping sometimes in the evenings with some pains a bit low or high not in the centre, Im waiting for my cardiologist appointment 1 june, I take a mild beta blocker.