Heart sensations with anxiety

As long as I can remember, I've had anxiety that comes and goes. The most disturbing symptom has always been the "skipped" beats, pounding, racing, etc. Since it helps to share feelings we experience, please let me know what you experience, how you deal with it, etc. Even though I've been through every test under the sun and doctor said my heart is healthy, I still get uncomfortable about them.

[Jeff1943]

I've had those skipped beats from time to time over the past 15 years and they are always a reaction to stress. In fact they're not missed beats but a very slight irregularity in the time between beats.

I know from experience they are no threat to me and will go before too long so I don't stress or obsess about them, I just accept them for the time being and don't pump out loads of fear hormone that would keep my nervous system over sensitised.

Do talk to your doctor for reassurance.

[Titan4757]

I still get those quick beats or skipped beats. Had them for years. Been to cardiologist and many other specialists but all healthy. I discovered it's me causing it when I'm not consciously breathing properly. I subconsciously hold my breath sometimes and my heart kicks a bit to remind me to start breathing again. It happens quick and doesn't startle me anymore. I've been working out for weeks now and even high pace cardio hasn't hurt me. Learn to love those beats and thank your heart for working properly. I'm happy as long as my heart is beating.

[Cwoods]

You are not alone to me anything anxiety that plays with my heart is very scary i get them too the skipped heartbeats are the scariest or the pain right Under the heart ive had them all over the years and it still messes with my mind im still learning to cope and trying my best to put in place let it go and pass by and accepting it for what it is just anxiety.