Heart Related Anxiety

[Mouse87]

Hey,

I go away next week and part of my trip will involve a theme park. For the last few weeks, my heart related health anxiety has come back!

My fear that I have an un-diagnosed heart condition is rearing its ugly head again.

I am overweight and I don't get as much exercise as i should - not completely lazy but definite room for improvement! LOL.

I do get palpitations and I suffer with GERD, So sharp/burning pain can be an issue.

Recently, my HR has been lower than usual (according to my Fitbit) and I get out of breath climbing the stairs.

Logical side of brain says - HR is normal, you are just unfit hence out of breath.

Anxiety brain is saying, underlying heart condition - un-diagnosed - imminent death.

In the past I have had countless ECGs, blood tests, a halter monitor and an Echocardiogram. - all fine.

The heart monitor was around 5 years ago and the Echo 3/4 - could much have changed in that time?

I'm worried I'm going to get on a roller coaster or intense ride and it's going to trigger something that will make me very very ill...or worse!!

I feel like this is going to ruin (is ruining) my pre-trip excitement.

I have just done a mini at home workout and feel fine, so surely there's nothing to fear?

[b1b1b1]

There is no requirement for you to take fast or scary rides, such as roller coasters. There are a lot of rides that are not designed to be frightening and there are many people who dislike roller coasters.

[Mouse87 in reply to b1b1b1]

I'm not frightened of the coasters...i actually want to do them. its the health anxiety fear that worries me. I dont want to miss out if theres no need to

[b1b1b1 in reply to Mouse87]

Nobody can decide for you. Maybe you should check with your doctor.