Health anxiety heart

[Zhiyah1012]

My heart is beating fast for no reason and I feel lightheaded I had a ekg and chest x ray done like a month ago I’m 16 and scared there’s something wrong with my heart or I’ll go in cardiac arrest or heart attack

[Natsteveo]

The more we panic the faster the heart rate

And dizziness appears

I’ve been a health anxiety sufferer for many years and we always think the worst don’t we

Nat

[Zhiyah1012 in reply to Natsteveo]

I can’t even sleep rn because I’m worried about my heart 🥺🥺I’m so scared

[Natsteveo in reply to Zhiyah1012]

I know what you mean but try and take each day as it comes this episode will pass and you will start to feel abit better soon

Nat

[Zhiyah1012 in reply to Natsteveo]

Thank you

[blackcat64013]

Thank you for your post. 🙂

If this is your first experience of anxiety, naturally you will be scared. Please take the advice of those who have been there. Also believe the clearance given about your heart health from the doctors.

If you need some coping strategies, there are lots on the internet. You will have to try a few to find one or two that work for you. The main thing is to keep up the practice.

If you want extra help to cope, counselling can help. Your doctor can refer you to someone who understands and deals with teenagers.

Your school has counsellors too. They are available for private confidential chats if you feel comfortable.