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Posted 4/16/2014 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
I am somewhat freaking out right now. Now having a full panic attack, but my anxiety is high and my heartrate seems unusually low, like in the 60s-70s. It's making me worry more. Does this sound like something serious?
Posted 4/17/2014 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Not off hand. (Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor,.....you know the drill).

My Husband's resting heart rate can range between the low-to-mid 50's up to the high 60's when he's excited.

Always, when in doubt, ask your doc. But if you're a healthy individual, and your heart is still beating, then it's pretty much a good sign! ;)





M.
Posted 4/17/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
Are you on any medications that may slow your heart rate? My doc put me on propranolol for my high anxiety and heart rate. Now even when I mentally freak out my heart stays level and I don't get tremors. Just a thought . smilewinkgrin
Posted 4/17/2014 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
Mother, when I am having a high anxiety day my heart doesn't
beat all that fast, but it seems to beat very hard, 60-80 max.

Larry ***
Posted 4/17/2014 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for your responses.

I'm not on any medications. My heart rate, overall, doesn't seem as rapid lately. A few months back, it would increase a lot just if I walked up the stairs. I've slowly gotten back into exercising and have worked up to running 3-3 1/2 miles 3-4 days a week, plus trying to do some other stuff once or twice. Overall I've been feeling better. New things freak me out though and get me on google even though I know better.
Posted 4/17/2014 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
motherearth3,

I suspect your increase in exercise has a lot to do with your heart rate not climbing.

My heart rate doesn't climb with anxiety and that is a good thing.

If you feel you need a medical screening exam, do check in with your Dr.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 4/17/2014 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Well shucks!

My dear, your lower heart rate is a sign that you've increased your fitness level and your heart is stronger now than it was before you got back into exercising!

(My Hubby's an athlete, that's why his is so low as well!) So you're in good company!

You're feeling a happy and relaxed heart there! :)






M.
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