Feeling just so overwhelmed with anxiety and depression since my recent SVT diagnosis.

[HowMyHeartSings]

Feeling just so overwhelmed with anxiety and depression since my recent SVT diagnosis. I have lost a sense of perspective. It seems to have tapped into emotional pain I've had for years. Anyone been prescribed useful meds for these debilitating feelings in the short-term? I am surprised to be so taken over with these emotions - I feel my world is shrinking and I'm fearful. It doesn't help that the beta blocker Bisoprolol is giving me poor sleep with periods of sweat-drenched unrest.

[Boudica1]

Hi sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it at the moment.

How long have you been diagnosed and on Bisoprolol and have you been back to your doctor about how you are feeling?

I've had Ectopics for years with no problems until a few months ago symptoms went out of control.

I have SVT+Couplets and because I have lung problems I have been put on Calcium Channel Blocker's which caused problems with the vasculitis I also have and did nothing to help with the palpitations and chest ache.

Went to GP who switched brand and halved the dosage.

Skin and other problems eased off but not the heart symptoms so I now have to double the dose and see if things improve. I really hope that they do and am keeping everything crossed as I don't fancy a trip to the hospital.

Good luck with your treatment and don't forget to see your GP.

X

[HowMyHeartSings in reply to Boudica1]

Been diagnosed about 7 weeks and in Bisoprolol for the same. My sleep is so poor.

[Boudica1 in reply to HowMyHeartSings]

I was put on the Calcium Channel Blocker's 4 weeks ago and the first 3 weeks was hell as it not only did nothing for the palpitations and chest ache but everything else went crazy and I thought I was loosing my mind.

This past week I have been on a different brand with 1x60 mg a day instead of the 1x120mg which meant that the "side effects" calmed down but still got the palpitations and chest ache.

Have now been put up to 2x60 a day and I'm keeping everything crossed. If it goes crazy again I'll go to A&E because I have got to the point of enough is enough.

Good luck with your treatment.

X

[meadfoot]

I was diagnosed with highly symptomatic svt in 2011 and really struggled with it physically, emotionally and mentally. It's been a big deal for me. The key to getting in a better place with this was by being referred to a top class electrophysiologist who did an EP study to check out where these rogue electrical issues and impulses were coming from. I am now on a rate control protocol with back up rhythm control drug which I only take when I have an episode. Please get your GP if you are in the uk to refer you to an electrophysiologist who specialise in the electrics of the heart.

Hopefully they will be able to find a protocol to get things under control for you. Believe me I went through hell with this so get the help you deserve.

I have to say I am still greatly unnerved by the possibility of an episode breaking through which always hospitalises me so anything you can do to mitigate the emotional impact is also key. Best wishes.

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Very sorry to hear about your problems. I was one of the lucky ones who when my SVT developed I was otherwise healthy and fit and later my ablation was easily done and I was cured. However, on being diagnosed I was prescribed bisoprolol which made me feel dreadful. I felt down although I don't usually suffer with depression and everything seemed an effort. My specialist later told me I didn't really need the meds, but it seems aspirin and bisoprolol is the standard first prescription. Although your case is different it is worth discussing your dislike of bisoprolol with your doctor or specialist as there are alternatives I believe.

[Felix123]

I was diagnosed with SVT in 2006 and have had several hospital admissions since. I take BB which keep things pretty much under control. This is a condition which I have to live with and although to start I felt anxiety about everything and thought I would probably die - I have since educated myself about the condition, talked to the professionals who have given much reassurance to me about it and learnt things that I can do to help myself should I have an episode (valsalva manouvre etc) and my anxiety levels have dropped completely and I’m simply getting on with my life. It does not define who I am - it is purely a little footnote added to the bottom of the page. Go live your life, enjoy the privilege of being healthy and alive - SVT is a tiny part of you so don’t let it become more than it actually is. X