Heart palpitations for 6 years

[Edavilap]

hello,

I am writing out of desperation on this heart palpitations. About six years ago I had a severe fear and anxiety crisis over family topics. I really was in a dark place and dealt with constant fear of death and panic for weeks. After that I noticed that I could somehow feel my heartbeat really easily.

After many checkups the doctor cleared me saying that there is no problem at all with my heart. Somehow I managed to accept that and moved on and even though they didn’t go away, I managed to live with them, maybe because I was focusing on other anxiety symptoms. But since a few days the palpitation is more present and it does not let me live my life at all… I feel them mostly when I am in bed, or sitting. It is better when I am not still.

i went again to the cardiologyst who again cleared me from any heart issues… It has become challenging to sleep (because I cannot get to relax if my body keeps beating… this is hell on earth and I am not sure how to keep going… I am also not sure how I managed to live like this for 6 years now.

anyone been through anything similar? please I m crying for help.

thanks

[Agora1]

Hi Edavilap, I can relate to what you are experiencing as I also did at one time.

I had developed Cardiophobia which fed into my irregular heart palps.

I used baby myself by protecting my heart by not over moving but just sitting

around. Afraid that I would aggravate my heart. Actually it was the opposite

that I needed. Our hearts are a muscle and need to be exercised within reason.

Staying hydrated also helps the muscle work better and eliminate those palps.

It wasn't until I was told to do water exercise did I realize how much I needed that.

It changed my life for the good. I realized then that I was okay. My heart was looking

for movement in my life as well as hydration and breathing more deeply.

I started off 2 times a week and felt the improvement almost immediately. Both

physically and psychologically felt alive and so much better.

From 2 days a week to 4 then to 6 for years on end. My heart and I finally became

friends lol. Doctors were right in that I didn't have a heart issue. Trust in your

doctor's advice. Wishing you well. xx

[Marty0001]

Hi

I was having real problems similar to what you’re describing ,it’s just awful,scary and it controls your life.One can never relax.

My specialist first put me on 180mg of verapamil once a day.That slowed the heart but I still was getting palpitations.

I then was put on flecainde 100mg twice a day so I’m on both of those medications for about the last 3 years they have worked a treat virtually no palpitations and my life is pretty much back to normal.

Maybe worth investigating good luck and I hope this helps.

Regards Marty.

[designguy]

What you are dealing with is a common symptom of health anxiety. You might check out the youtube of Paige Pradko, she is a therapist that had health anxiety and healed herself and now helps others. Another good one to check out is Emma at Therapy in a Nutshell and also Dennis the Anxiety Guy. Educating yourself about anxiety and knowing how it is lying to you and learning to let go of control and trust your body helps take the fear out of it.

[brandileigh]

I feel this way too! I wish I knew what to do. I feel like I am going crazy and I hate living this way. I miss being able to sleep well at night and it’s really taking a toll on my mental health. Prayers for you!