Palpitation symptoms
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| Tue, 06-07-2005 - 2:55pm |
Hey all, I am an early 20's male who started my stress/anxiety/panic phase in life back in early September, 2004. Fortunately I have learned to manage my symptoms and not let them get soooo out of control. Occassionally I had heart palpitations but am noticing that their frequency has increased although my oother symptoms have been diminished a good deal since this started. I have experienced the pounding heart, etc. but have any of you ever felt as though someone was sending a quick electric shock to your chest???? Its sooo scary when it happens and I need to know that hyper stimulation type feeling has been felt by others because again i find myself fearing for the worse, that something absolutely terrible is wrong with my health. I have been through many tests (especially early on when i didnt know what was wrong). Doctors find nothing wrong, i am in excellent health (the panic/fear makes me doubt that though with these wierd sensations that pop up). WHAT DO YOUR PALPITATION SYMPTOMS FEEL LIKE? ANY WIERD FEELINGS (frantic, excited) HIGH UP THE CENTRAL RIB CAGE? Do the palps hit sometimes out of the blue and trigger more panic attacks? Or do the palps occur only during the attack? To me it feels like although my panic attacks may not always be prevalent, certain symptoms like tight muscles, etc. remain. Can the same thing be said for heart, chest events?
Edited 7/10/2005 6:26 pm ET ET by flyguy2004
Edited 7/10/2005 6:29 pm ET ET by flyguy2004

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Hi, I occasionally experience palpitations as well. it's hard to describe the feeling, and im afraid to say the wrong thing because I dont want you to get any more anxious than you already are. usually i feel them in my neck or the side of the chest, and they come and go for a few minutes. Since you went to the doctor and all the tests came back fine you should have nothing to worry about. Im sure they ran an EKG on you, and if that came back normal, then occasional palpitations are nothing to worry about. As im sure already know, they are also symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks. There is a tendency for individuals with anxiety to be overly attuned to physiological changes or occurances in their bodies, and my guess is that this is what's going on for you. Next time you have palpitations try to distract yourselves from them by counting backwards, or occupying yourself with some physical activity. It sounds like health wise yu're doing fine, and that's great that you've learned to manage your anxiety.
Mia
Hi & welcome to our community. I may be wrong, but your handle sounds familiar & when I read your profile, I am certain I remember some of your replies. @ any rate, we're always glad for new folks or return visitors:)
I can't really add much to what Mia has said. How we feel our palps & how we describe them can be very different. I always err on the side of caution. Having anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of. Your health care professional should be understanding. I would make an appointment & see the dr. with this increase in symptoms. I am not suggesting there's anything wrong & am certainly not an alarmist. I just know what you're feeling & know that my dr. & I have an understanding & this would give me the most peace. I have gone through spells of intense anxiety when my palps increased & I was constantly taking my pulse. Now, I am able to focus on my breathing & relaxation & that helps me remain calm. If you get a chance, drop into chat tonight. Many folks will share their thoughts & these may prove helpful.
Good luck & keep in touch. Sending P&PT's your way. (((hugs))) jan
I have all the same symptoms you do, the off balance feeling bothers me the most. I've been to the cardiologist many times, and except for a diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse, nothing is wrong. It sounds like an exacerbation of your anxiety. Has anything changed in your life -- your job, living situation, etc...?
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
Boy could I relate to this. (i feel like my insides are tremoring nervously). I have had this feeling so many times since a health scare early this year. It is a relatively new sensation. I call it my *inner motor.* It scares me when it begins, as it's happening & when it stops. Totally discombobulating. I know it's time to dump the stress when it hits. Sometimes I don't seem to realize how much stress I'm under, but I try to think of my *inner motor* in positive terms. It is an early sign of my anxiety.
If your cardiologist pronounced your heart ok, then it is. It's very difficult to accept that fact when we continue to have disturbing symptoms. You can learn to relax through meditation, yoga, relaxation exercises, breathing, etc. Have you been exercising? That is a sure way to keep anxiety @ bay & assure yourself that you're physically fit.
I'm in agreement with Sheri Ann. Is there something bothering you? Take a good, hard look & try to identify areas that need work. Good luck, flyguy! (((hugs))) jan
I can relate. I have a fear of not being able to get my breath. Maybe I should just call a spade a spade here. I'm afraid of suffocating. I can't have anything covering my nose. I refuse *gas* @ the dentists. When I had pneumonia & required oxygen, I couldn't tolerate a mask.
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