SVT is kicking my butt today anxiety wise

[Armyguy]

I have a heart arrythmia called SVT, it's really doing a number on me today. Anxiety has been alot high lately. Just want a break from it all, feel like I'm going to lose my mind at times. I don't know when to go to the hospital or when not to. It's aggravating. Just venting.

Going to go and try guided meditation before work starts.

[Dolphin14]

Hope your heart rate came down

[Armyguy in reply to Dolphin14]

It did, just after funky feeling. Thanks

[Dolphin14 in reply to Armyguy]

Yes I imagine it feels Funky. Glad it's better

[Armyguy]

I'm on Atenolol and for SVT, you don't always have to rush into the ER. Matter of fact, I have had doctors get annoyed that I even came in over it.

[Agora1]

Armyguy, has the cardiologist talked to you about re-addressing the medication,

dosage as well as time of day you take the prescription?

As long as you can feel the heart arrhythmia, the more agitated you will feel.

I have A-Fib which can be a horrible feeling as well. Since I've been on medication,

the dosage has not needed to be changed but the time of day I take it has.

There were a couple times that I needed to take an extra dose by order from the doctor.

I found that my meditation and breathing practices several times a day, keeps

me in a good position of a relaxed and calm mind. And with that, the body responds.

I hope you did okay while at work. xx

[Nickifoxx]

I am on a long term beta blocker called Acebutolol, it has been super helpful keeping my SVT at bay. I have learned my triggers and the likely method of converting back. I have not have gone to the ER since I've been on acebutolol, but I was over 200 bpm the time I did go.

I am also an extremely anxious person who is being treated for that as well. They definitely feed into each other, it is horrible.

Best of luck to you!

[Hallyhooyou]

I have SVT also. It is indeed hard to know if you’re having a serious issue or just random heart palpitations or fast heart rate. Mine is worse at night and so much more noticeable. I always tell myself that if there is pain plus dizziness plus massive sweating, I’ll go to the ER. Problem is that SVT makes my anxiety sky high so sometimes I have those symptoms but they’re anxiety. Have you considered having the ablation? I’m way too chicken.