laying down and heart palps

It happens to me sometimes too if I'm gassy or if I've had a really bad day with anxiety. Its funny because not last night but the two nights before that I was getting them. And they were worse when I was laying down, we just moved and my anxiety has been crazy! I find that drinking cold water or changing position or drinking a pop so I can burp helps me. They can be super scary thou!! I'm sending positive energy your way!!!

Hi brettof9, you may not know me but I'm kinda new (though I posted a few replies here but not often) I'm from the depression forum.

Don't worry,
that is completely normal for anxiety. I get this quite often if I'm having a bad anxiety week. Changing position (usually while hugging a bolster) and/or taking nice and complete deep breaths help. I would shut my eyes for awhile and just think of nothing for a bit. Hope this helps and have a wonderful day.

Joanne

Stress and palpitations are so common, and almost always benign. That said, I can't tell you specifically what is going on, only your Dr. can do that, so if this continues, make an appointment with a cardiologist for further testing.  For now, let's assume that you are just experiencing one of the symptoms of  anxiety. Caffeine, stress, lack of sleep, certain foods, ect...have all been known to bring on the palpitations.  Try to avoid these as much as possible.

People often notice palpitations more when they are laying down as their body is still; when your up and active you may not notice these beats or if you feel one you keep on moving not giving it any thought.

 

Kindly,

Kitt

Random thought, but eating a "full meal" and then laying down may be one culprit to consider.



M.