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Heart skips a beat when trying to sleep....is this anxiety ?

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michelemuffin
michelemuffin

I recently noticed that when I try to go to sleep or wake up to use bathroom then lay back down my heart starts skipping beats and it feels like a hiccup. It just does it when I am trying to sleep. Is this an anxiety symptom or do I need to worry ?

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  • kayla1865
    kayla1865 michelemuffin

    Posted

    I have anxiety, and I get the same thing. Plus, my heart starts to speed up, or slow down, but beats hard.
    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin kayla1865

      Posted

      Thanks for replying. How long has yours been doing this ? Doe it just do it when you try to sleep ?
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 michelemuffin

      Posted

      Mine's been doing that, for a long time, but since my anxiety got worse, it's been more frequent since then, in November of last year. And yes. All the time now.
    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin kayla1865

      Posted

      Wow....when it first happened to me it scared me cause I didn't know what it was and had no idea it can be an anxiety symptom as I was diagnosed with anxiety in October of last year....what do u take for your anxiety ?
  • michaelall35712
    michaelall35712 michelemuffin

    Posted

    Well anxiety is excessive worry.  Well when your waking up your heart is at a resting pace.  I would think it would normally beat faster when you get up.  Your heart rate is going to raise with activity.  Those of us with anxiety "overthink" about possibilities. Try not to give it too much thought.
    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin michaelall35712

      Posted

      Thanks....I try not to give it too much thought but sometimes can't help it. I didn't have the feeling yesterday when I was sleeping as it comes and goes.
    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin michaelall35712

      Posted

      My anxiety levels do the same thing but not as often as they use to. Do you ever get numbness on left side of face ?
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