Missed heart beats: Now I must practice what I preach.

[Jeff1943]

I'm always telling people not to worry about the symptoms of anxiety, just accept them and eventually they will pass. Now I must put that piece of wisdom into practice myself, for the ladt 3 days I've been experiencing missed heart beats, another classic anxiety symptom referred to by Claire Weekes in her book "Self help with your nerves". I had them 10 years ago and they passed, then about 5 years ago went to my GP as they came back and he put me on a 24 hour holter but they stopped before I wore it. My grandson is having a big posh wedding, long drive to get there in a new car, do cars really need computers, what was wrong with buttons and knobs? That I expect is what's triggered it, anyway I will accept them and carry on as normal however long they last and patiently let time pass.

Anyone else get missed heart beats?

[TheResilientOne]

Yes I have experienced that a lot . U will get through

[Cjonesabq]

I haven't experienced that but i bet you are right that the upcoming wedding and drive are on your mind. It seems good to see your doctor and confirming anxiety then you will be reassured in Claire Weekes advice that you so graciously share with all us as we walk this road together.

[Vbee]

I hate it when i post a reply as long as an essay and it disappears!!! Grr. Okay. I get lots if missed beats - in addition to knowing the stress and rumination about anxiety as the catalyst i always find i have had terrible sleep, am depleted if magnsium and am dehydrated. Transfer your "fear" to that of excitement. Enjoy the day and coz it's a long drive stay in a posh hotel! Use the bathtub, the soaps and creams, the bathrobe etc. Fancy pants cars seem intimidating (my mum is 83 and just bought a 2016 subaru and there is alot if confusing stuff - one of the worst was the seat belt sign belting out a racket when something was put on the back seat - she thought the car was going to self destruct) but they still have a steering wheel, accelerator, brake, indicators and wipers. The GPS and radio display are terribly stressful so either turn it off or just set the radio station to bbc 1 or whatever and dont attempt to change it during your trip!! You will have fun and your grandson will make you proud. Keep us updated with your progress!! Or the aftermath!!!! Have fun and dance with as many as you can - that will get your heart back into rhythm again for sure!!

[Jeff1943 in reply to Vbee]

You are quite right, Vbee, I'm sure it will be alright on the night, I love my stick-on-the-window GPS, how'd we ever get anywhere without them, I've just written down the route in case the GPS packs up, do normal people do that I wonder. Heartbeats O.K. at the moment, Doctor Google can be reassuring sometimes!

[Vbee]

Ha ha we ARE normal Jeff!! I usually use my phone with google maps as the woman on the gps is sooooo bossy and if i make a wrong turn "make a left turn and then another left turn and then return to you original route" blah blah....

[Pat9]

you always inspire me Jeff as long as you have had medical checks you can be reassured it is anxiety try to use your breathing when this happens concentrate on breathing and it will help you calm yourself hope the wedding goes of well and try not to fret too much about it or better still can you not go by some other method with someone or train? It will help take the stress off you good luck x

[Jeff1943 in reply to Pat9]

Thank you for your kind words, Pat9, I will certainly do what you say about concentrating on the breathing.

[Pat9 in reply to Jeff1943]

It helps Jeff that's what I use 🙂

[Hidden]

Hi jeff, l hope you're feeling better. Ive never had missed heartbeats, only some heavy thumping occasionally, which l ignore. Have you been back to the doctors?

[Jeff1943 in reply to Hidden]

My grandson's big posh wedding went well, everybody was on best behaviour, security did not have to be called☺, and the long drive there and back in the new car was most enjoyable. And guess what, I just checked my pulse and sure enough no missed beats. Whereas last night after all the excitement it was one missed beat every 12 seconds. And even the ache in my left foot and arm which Doctor Google diagnosed as Diabetic Neuropathy has disappeared.

HOW ANXIETY KNOWS HOW TO PRESS OUR BUTTONS!!

[Agora1 in reply to Jeff1943]

Hi Jeff1943, I am so glad that the wedding went well. More than that, I'm glad you did well. Wow...long drive there and back, new car with fancy toys to figure out, excitement of the wedding itself, all adds up to Amazingly well done!