Anxious

[Minnie87]

Hi everyone.

So I had my 24 hour holter monitor which the doctor said just showed a fast heart rate and she couldn’t see anything else.so I assumed she would now after all my tests just concentrate on the anxiety.but she wants to send me to cardiology??as someone who is absolutely terrified of my heart and was hoping for some anxiety treatment, I’m really not sure what to think now.😖

Ps I’ve also had countless ecgs,blood tests,blood pressure and oxygen,and a chest x Ray and all clear.

[Agora1]

Hi Minnie, I know you are frightened but let me tell you this is all part of

the protocol with doctors (which is good) Who better to see you after having

a 24hr holter monitor then a cardiologist who specializes with the heart and

has seen hundreds of monitor results. It doesn't mean anything is wrong, it just

means that your GP wants you to have the best of care. I had gone through this

as well. It's going to be okay. Breathe Minnie xx

[Minnie87 in reply to Agora1]

I was just about to message you agora.you have saved me the trouble.😚

I have had 4 episodes this month of waking up with a racing heart and going to hospital.all ecgs and tests fine except the racing.i just really wanted an answer today and to maybe start some antidepressants.i guess I just don’t do well with not knowing what’s happening.

Thank you so much for your words.and so comforting to know that you have gone through this too.

You are so right.i guess I should just see it as thorough and be happy it will be sorted out.

How are you doing agora?how was your weekend? Xxxx

[Agora1 in reply to Minnie87]

Thanks Minnie, I'm doing good. I had gone through the same thing as you for a

long time. I practically became a part of the cardiology office team since I was

there so much. After having multiple tests done (like you) through the ER as well

as my doctor and cardiologist, I finally got the answer I wanted to hear. "Anxiety

Caused"...and because this came from several doctors there was no longer any

room for doubt. I can't remember the last time I thought about my heart in any

way. The palps are gone. Now for the butterflies Love, Agora

Good Luck and let us know any updates. xx

[Minnie87 in reply to Agora1]

Honestly agora you have really put my mind at rest.thank you so much for your replies.im going to keep this reply and look at it whenever I’m freaking out.😊

I feel like I am you a few years back.and one day I hope to be like you now!heres hoping.🤞🏼

I’m glad you are well.you sound happy and content.

Of course I will keep you updated xxx

[45678gsd in reply to Agora1]

Agora, what did/do you take now for your anxiety?

[Agora1 in reply to 45678gsd]

Hi gsd, For the last 7 years I am only on Lexapro but use daily meditation and

deep breathing. xx

[Calm_mama]

Hi Minnie! Absolutely agree with Agora. It is standard for a GP to send you to cardio after the testing is complete. Generally the thinking is, "well, it's all clear from my end but the patient is still worried/has complaints. I'll send her to cardiology for reassurance". So it sounds like your GP is very thorough and taking excellent care of you. Pls don't forget that the autonomic nervous system is such an amazing system, and in anxious folks it's truly top of the line- works SO well. And the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, when sensitized, is responsible for a high heart rate. This is normal in the circumstances, harmless, and it all settles down beautifully once you learn to stop adding fear to things. You might find this helpful:

jonabram.web.unc.edu/files/...

The education around how anxiety works in our bodies was key for us to start down the path of acceptance (accepting all symptoms as normal, benign, harmless anxiety symptoms- no need to fear them). I hope you find it helpful. Hugs! Keep us posted Minnie!

[Minnie87 in reply to Calm_mama]

Thank you so much for your reply!!

I’m going to have a look at the link you have sent me now.

Thank you for taking the time to write back to me.it really is much appreciated.

I will definitely be practicing the acceptance.i thought I was before but looking back I really wasn’t.

I must say I do find it really hard to accept.theres always that niggle in my head.good old anxiety! Xxx

[Minnie87 in reply to Calm_mama]

Wow!!that link is incredible.i have saved that into my phone.it is so well explained.really really appreciate that.thank you xx

[Harveyjnr]

What symptoms do u have.

[Minnie87 in reply to Harveyjnr]

Racing heart

Skipped beats

Lightheaded/unbalanced/faint

Butterflies in tummy

Feeling of dread

Sense of impending doom

[Harveyjnr]

Is your breathing ok.

[Minnie87 in reply to Harveyjnr]

Yeah I never get breathlessness or chest pain or anything like that.

[kalif]

im waiting for the monitor to be fitted,iv got myself in a state which i know makes things worse,iv got a thumping heart and missed beats,its very frightening..it also comes on a lot after eating..i look forward to the day when its all gone..im not on any medication,have tried several but makes my anxiety worse..hope you feel better soon,its so nice that there are people on here with the same symptoms ,i dont feel so alone....