Heart palpitations???
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hi all, i am needed some advice please. i have a history of anxiety over 7 years. i worked hard and got it under some sort of control then last year was a bad year for it. my dad was diagnosed with cancer and my health anxiety flared up. my common symptoms being feeling the need to take a deep breathe in , feeling on edge. constant feeling of my body vibrating etc plus sleep disturbances. i managed to get it manageable and then this year we have had covid ! my dad then got quite poorly and my mum and dad didnt cope ao well so i was tge one who kinda sorted everything out! doctor appointments, finding out info and emotional aupport , in sept dad got more ill so i was there as much as i could wither looking after dad or mum. dad died in september and i have been looking after mum ever since. having her stay with me or taking her out and listening to her etc, whilst looking after my 3 kids and working at a school supporting kids with SEMH . so out of no where last week i started to feel like i couldnt breathe whilst in work ( having to wear a mask and visor running up and down stairs) over the weekend i then kept thinking and worrying about it then a coiple of days later i woke up with my heart racing 134 and had big panic attack. that night i just couldnt sleep at all! everytime i try to fall asleep i wiuld either jolt awake or just felt like my body was wide awake And my whole body was pounding. i went bavk to basics and listened to some relaxation etc and was able to sleep fine for a few nights and then the last two nights again it is happenening? i am really skinny which i so t ghink helps ao i can feel everything! but i keep waking up with my heart rate high. i take my BP and its ok usually low as ive always been low. but i can constantly feel my heart pounding out of my chest but ot feels like my whole body is just shaking but its not. i really dont feel like im stressed or worrying about anything and i try my deep breathing and bits but i am really worried there is aomething wrong with my heart. in the day i am mainly fine . thanks x
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victoria78511 tracey73517
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hi I know how you feel I was diagnosed with Somatization disorder & GAD I feel like my body moving inside feels like I'm sitting on a balloon moving all the time. If I get really stress it will get wores like I'm walking on a trampoline. every evening I get palpitations .👍
jan34534 tracey73517
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it’s no wonder your heart is racing. You have been through a lot! And I’m sure you’re still going through a lot. There’s so much that has been going on that gets pushed back in your mind whether you know it or not. You may not even had the proper time to grieve your father‘s passing. you have children, you’re trying to help your mother, as well as do the things you need to do for yourself. It’s a lot for you right now. The racing heart is caused by the adrenaline that is put out and when it’s due to anxiety it’s not harmful. I have a feeling that’s exactly what is going on. but obviously we cannot diagnose on this site. I think if you feel really anxious, have a virtual appointment with your doctor to get his or her opinion and help.
Another thing if you can possibly fit it in is to get some counseling because they can help you manage everything going on. You can do virtual counseling which works really well! it’s actually very healing to vent to somebody else about what’s going on.
i also highly suggest that when you have the racing heart, practice proper breathing. You can find this on YouTube. Just search for breathing for anxiety. It really helps to slow the heart down and get you in better control.
once you do these things, you’ll feel better and you’ll know what to do when your heart races. Everything is going to be OK. This has been a crazy year and you have been through some personal things that would cause anybody to experience the fast heart rate. But I always do suggest that everybody gets a complete physical check up at least once a year.
Hang in there, take one day at a time! We are here for you ❤
athol91131 tracey73517
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Hi Tracey
You say this came out of the blue but I don't think so. Your dad died, you had to look after your mum and your three kids and you are running what sounds like a very stressful job. That would make anyone stressed and anxious so I don't think it's a surprise that you are having difficulty sleeping peacefully! You poor thing. I'm so sorry your dad died and you have had to cope with so much. Please be as kind to yourself as you can. You are under a lot of stress.
You have checked your heart rate and you know it is okay. Nothing bad is going to happen to you. It just feels like it's going to. You are going to be okay. You are obviously a tough cookie to have got through what you have so far.
These are just thoughts in your head that are disturbing you. They cannot harm you. You are suffering from nervous arousal, that's all. I know it feels horrible and physically very uncomfortable but that is all that will happen. Your heart is a very strong muscle and can easily cope. Try doing a sleep relaxation meditation again and if you can find 10 mins uninterrupted during the day try and do a short relaxation meditation. There are plenty on youtube.
Blessings and peace xx