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Feeling of sudden fast HR, but HR of only 82, then anxiety hit.

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Posted 5/14/2015 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
about midnight lastnight, I was sitting on the couch. I felt like my heart all of a sudden started pounding and my anxiety hit me, I checked my HR and it was only 82. ( thank god ) because then I would of been even more worried about it. Has anyone else had this happen? Did it get better after? Mine did once I took my medicine.
Posted 5/14/2015 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
M.,

Yes, this sounds familiar to me...and I am sure many others here.

Increased HR is a normal and necessary effect of anxiety. In a situation where our safety depended on it...this would be an important part of the fight or flight response.

However, for anxiety sufferers. ..these signals get triggered easily, and we end up with inappropriate symptoms... that are uncomfortable but controllable.

It is good that your meds helped bring your pulse back down. You can also get good and similar results with the use of coping skills, so be sure to check out some great ones in our Resources.

Hoping to day is full of calm for you.:)

S.C.
Posted 5/14/2015 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I also do my breathing exercises the Dr in the ER showed me, before taking my meds. Sadly they don't always work. ):
Posted 5/14/2015 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
Good job on practicing the breathing exercises! Keep up the good work...

...and yes, the use of your meds for remaining anxiety and symptoms is what they are there for, so know that you are doing a good combination for your anxiety management. :)

Peace and progress!

S.C.
Posted 5/14/2015 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, and Thank you and everyone else on here! Since I started posting on here, and looking up everything, my anxiety has actually subsided compared to what it was!
It is so appreciated!
Posted 5/15/2015 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hey I feel ya there I hate high heart rate , heart palpitations cause me sooo much anxiety , I get mine after eating and when I'm out doing stuff I have a slight high pulse :(, whats your resting pulse just curious ?
Posted 5/15/2015 9:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes I have experienced this many times over the years and find that using my breathing exercises or using Mindfulness Mediation helps with this.

I am pleased to hear you have found the forum helpful.

Keep us posted with your progress.

Hibee
Posted 5/15/2015 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
My resting is between 75-93, 93 on days where I'm very anxious, 75 early in the morning or before bed. It's normally 82-89 during the day.
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