Please please help me.... possible heart problems

Hi Rachel. My doctor prescribed me with 40mg propanalol beta blockers which I was reluctant to take at first so I only took half to begin with. I found that this helped almost instantly, my heart stopped pounding and went back to normal. I too dont like taking medication because of my anxiety but it may be worth trying just one and seeing how you feel. The dosafe you have been given seems quite small however, do not now about side effects etc. Hopefully someone else can help you with this. Take care

for almost 6 months now I've been taking a beta blocker. Metoprolol. I too have have anxiety issues about taking new medications. I've had some bad reactions. Before I started taking them I had heart palpitations from just walking around. It got to where if I did anything remotely taxing my heart would beat like crazy. This would also be followed by a panic attack usually. I was a perfectly healthy 30 year old with zero health problems prior. I can safely say that this is no longer an issue. The medicine worked like the doctor said. Though the side affects for the first few weeks can be kinda tough. You will be very sluggish and tired. I would go to bed early and take naps. I still suffer from panic attacks which is a whole nother issue, but atleast my heart doesn't pound like it used too.

Hi Racheal

Do not worry you are not alone I myself question medication all the time and the doctor gave me 40mg of poranadol beta blocker and I found it helped me alone especially with anxiety stricks. Don't not be scared of taking anything that the doctor gives you,

Hope it selfs stay strong

Yes Rachel,  I get a lot of heart palpitations and feelings like it's skipping a beat. Those are absolutely common symptoms of anxiety and panic. If everything checked out  normal,  it's time to start working on the anxiety. One thing to remember…  with anxiety, heart palpitations cannot hurt or kill you. If you have a healthy heart you will be fine. I actually exercise to help get rid of the palpitations because it calms everything down. 

 I also listen to online meditative audios and stress and anxiety. They are so calming!

 I try not to take anything during an anxiety attack but if it's really bad I might take one quarter of a Xanax. 

 One last thing, I found speaking with a counselor to be very helpful! They see this on a daily basis and know how to help you manage this. I keep going even when I start feeling better. This is very difficult to overcome on our own and it's great to vent to someone. Hope you feel better