Anybody have anxiety that makes their heart race? Ive always had anxiety problems. I have gone for conuseling on and off over the years. It seems in the last year, when I am feeling extremely anxious, my heart just starts to race. I know its from anxiety. When I am having a day when all is calm and I am not worried about anything it does not happen. When I start worrying about everything, and stressing over stuff my heart races.
I know I need to get this checked out, but Im pretty sure its due to my anxiety.
Anybody ever have this problem where your heart races when nervous or stressed?

By Debbie on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 09:55 am:

Yes, a few years ago I was going through a really stressful time. When it happened, my heart would race and I would feel really weird. We were moving and I was really stressed. Dh was already working at his new job, out of state. At the time the boys were just 5 and 3 yr. old. I was handling the move mostly by myself and dealing with them. I had several of these "attacks" during that time. After we got moved and settled, they stopped. I know it was the stress. Funny though, I have been really stressed the last few months, but haven't had them again.

By Karen~moderator on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 11:07 am:

Sounds like panic attacks. BTDT

By Crystal915 on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 02:14 pm:

Yes, and the last time I was in to get my prescription changed, my pulse was at 110, I was in full blown panic attack. I've always been prone to anxiety, and when it's been a particularly hard day or something sets me off, my heart will race. Honestly, if it's something that you deal with often, you should talk to your doctor, it can be very hard on your body and lead to tons of other problems.

By Kernkate on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 03:28 pm:

Jackie I know the feeling! I have been dealing with it for a few years now. I have been to the cardiologist just to be on the safe side. I wore the holter monitor, had echocardiograms done EKG's. And it all stress and anxiety. I do get panic attacks, but I was getting worried when I wasn't feeling stressed and my heart would race. But I had it all checked out and it was nothing.
I would ask you doctor about it just to be sure thats what it is.

By Nicki on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 06:13 pm:

Yes, Jackie, I struggle with anxiety and have that feeling often. I have talked with my doctor, and part of it has to do with my medication. I take an antidepressant, and am on a rather high dose. The doctor said this medication will increase blood pressure. I also have to be careful with taking decongestants with my current medication. Those I believe raise blood pressure, too. Not to mention I drink coffee and love chocolate, lol.

Hope you're feeling better, soon. It's a terrible feeling, isn't it? Take care.