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Posted 10/22/2014 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Of course it hits me hard at night. Darn anxiety. I'm unbelievably shakey tonight headache can't get comfortable awfully nauseas having heart flutters... I've been really stressed ... Emotional .. I just want to burst out into tears so badly right now because of how horrible im feeling. I can't shake the feeling of constantly thinking I'm going to die of a tragic heart incident ... As long as I'm having these heart flutters I'll never not think I have something wrong with my heart.. I'm scared )= im depressed constantly thinking about it.. Making myself sick.. I'm having my third baby I don't want to ever leave them behind this young, I'm only 27! Ughh my mind just races of everything I don't want to happen. I'm having serious health anxiety with my heart because of the palpitations. All day today I was just so stressed emotional and upset and my heart just raced all day long .. Now within the past few hours heart flutters have been a lil more than usual.. So I can't help but think oh no here it goes This is it I'm going to die. Oh my goodness im just having a really hard time lately again it's scary and upsetting me.. I've been going through ALOT and many emotions .. I think I need to talk to someone again .. I guess we'll see ..
Posted 10/22/2014 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
You poor thing... :( I am SO SORRY you are going through this right now. Those thoughts are so defeating, and so scary. I am in the same boat as you and experience all the lovely emotional jazz that goes along with it. I just had my 3rd child in January and have pvc's as well.

Here's what I want you to know.....You ARE going to make it through this though. You WILL be raising them babes. You ARE going to be an awesome and LOVING Mommy and your kids ARE going to think you are the bomb dot com. These darn silly flutters are more common during pregnancy, and also common if you are feeling stressed out, but they are not harmful.

Have you tried any of the health anxiety modules that Scaredy Cat recommends? I am trying to work through them and they are pretty helpful!

Here is a link to one:

www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53
Posted 10/22/2014 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
I feel your pain Lacey. I have been dealing with the same things all day today. I go to the doc tomorrow to have my heart checked out. Just when I feel the anxiety lifting, it comes back full force. I just took two gravol's 30 min ago and am starting to feel more rested. I'd say talking to someone is the right decision. We all need someone to talk to. I hope you feel better soon !Just remember, you are not alone. What you are feeling now is what many people are also feeling including me.
Posted 10/22/2014 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you both so much. Emotions all over the place never helps. I actually feel like I can't breathe now, like get enough air so I'm very panicky.. Being 9 months pregnant doesn't help either. But I've been having back pain as well so of course I'm laying here thinking I have a collapsed lung grrrrrr. Coming on here really does help me to relax.. Talking to others who go through what I go through. I would never wish this upon anybody!!! But like moose said "you're not alone" makes me feel a lil better. And as well as encouragement from others ^^^ toomuchanxiety, thank you(=

I've also been to 3 cardiologists n had im pretty sure every heart test done except one or two of them .. That they use to test for heart problems and everything always comes back good.. I had some PACs show up on my last holter monitor but they said they're not dangerous.. Well they sure are BOTHERSOME .!!!!!!!!!!!!)=

Hopefully I can sleep tonight but laying here feeling the way I do I doubt it)=
Posted 10/22/2014 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Here's some links on PVC's/PAC's that may help to ease  your mind.

Self Help for PVCs

http://heartpvcs.com/pvc_cures.htm

http://heartpvcs.com/long_term_pvc_cures.htm

You are going to be alright...

Know that we understand and care. 

Thoughts and prayers going out to you tonight!!

S.C.

Posted 10/22/2014 10:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

You have received some great support already and I agree with all that's been said so I just wanted to pop in and ask how you are feeling today?

Hibee
Posted 10/22/2014 10:49 AM (GMT 0)
Try some CoQ10 supplements (with docs okay). I've had PVC's all my life and this has been the ONLY thing that has relieved those scary palpitations and heart flutters. I have read tons of testimonials on this supplement....one study said some patients on the heart transplant list were actually taken OFF the list after using this supplement. I sure wish I had known about it long ago instead of spending so many years sure I was going to die of a heart attack. It's made an amazing difference in a condition that I've had since I was in my twenties. I started taking it over a year ago and after a month or so I couldn't believe the difference! Your heart is fine...you have a very common condition in women of your age so please don't worry....as bothersome as they are, they are NOT dangerous.
Posted 10/22/2014 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much! I had decaf coffee today.. I still feel uneasy. Had a few flutters.. But one racing heart off & on )= I just don't understand.. Anxiety is such a physical thing for me.. All it takes is one simple thought to set me off not even with my actions.. My body does what it wants and I hate it. I know my heart tests are fine but I'm just still not convinced.. Is this really all anxiety!?! Is it like subconsciously alwaysssss there even when I think it's not?? I'm trying to figure out just why it's so physical for me and I can't, for the life of me, figure it out!!!! I wanted to get off my meds .. So I did 9 months ago.. Now I know why I started on them.. Because I NEED them.. Period. At times I can't even function because I'm so anxiety ridden all i'm thinking about is how I'm trying to stay calm and if it's working or not. It really sends me into a depression that I just can't shake )= that's why I used to drink so much but it's not something I can do "the right way" or "socially" so I had to stop because it really got out of hand. I'm thinking I'm going to have to resort back to my meds to try to be "okay" and somewhat "normal" again... I don't know only time will tell. I'm a very stressed and emotional person going through ALOT right now .. Like too much to handle for a lot of people.. So that could be it too.. Hopefully one day I'll feel better.. 11 yrs+ of dealing with this is a lot for anyone!

//-:
Posted 10/22/2014 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
LMA.,

Have you read this? Even if you have...read it again. I used to read it like everyday, lol!!

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf



It explains what you described in your post perfectly.:)


S.C.

Posted 10/23/2014 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
Can you add magnesium to your diet? Peanuts, Epsom salt baths, Soymilk? I think this will greatly reduce your pvc's/pac's...
Posted 10/23/2014 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
i am going to give that coq10 stuff a try. been having a bad bout with the chest pains myself latley. i know my heart is ok and i do physical labor all day and dont get pains then. its justpart of anxiety. been dealing with it for many years but the pains always disturbing-even when you know the cause of them and its not a serious med condition
Posted 10/23/2014 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
Add me to the list of someone who has been having a LOT of increased anxiety due to PVCs and every little physical sensation of anxiety. I wish I could block out the part of my brain that is so in tuned to every little sensation my body feels. It literally drives me on the verge of insanity. I so feel for you being pregnant right now, but like everyone else has said, so many of us go through them and so will you. You can do this! As a mom, I want to hug you. I only have one and I worry a ton about taking good enough care of him and being around for him. I totally get it. Please know you're not alone, you're going to be okay, and you've got a ton of friends here to support you.
Posted 10/24/2014 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone!! It's definitely a struggle trying to care for children with severe anxiety and soon to be new born as well.. As much as I really wanted to get and stay off of my meds... I've now only realized how much I actually do need them and I guess I have to accept the fact. I really can't go on about my daily life sometimes because it's really just too debilitating !! I know coffee and caffeine doesn't help, it actually makes it much much worse, but without it im sooooo tireddddd it's absolutely horrible & I can't be that tired with my schedule!! Sometimes I really feel like applying for disability benefits because I can't ever get through a job or school (just graduated 2 weeks ago) without having attacks and running out of the room/building and crying..it has taken over my life for the worst and I am just seriously over trying to fight it everyday!!! I don't know, I'm going to try another psychiatrist here soon after I have the baby which is any day now and we'll see how that goes I guess.. & try getting back on my meds once again. Something has GOT TO GIVE because living life this way is absolutely miserableeeeeeee for me!)=
Posted 10/24/2014 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Lacey

I went through what you are going through for 4 straight months. It was hell on earth.

It wasn't until I fully accepted the doctors and all the tests they ran, that I was able to relax and experience some sense of peace!

You have got to have faith that you are NOT dying but rather experiencing an anxiety disorder. Continue practicing your coping skills, things will get better!

Spend more time on here... We all have experienced what you are going through! Find comfort that you are among your peers and people who genuinely care about you.

Educated yourself! The more educated you become with this disorder, the less fear you will have!

Sending you healing thoughts and prayers!

Cornell
Posted 5/29/2015 7:19 AM (GMT 0)
I'm glad I found this forum. I'm having a horrible night. I had a heart flutter/spasm about an hour ago and now I'm on edge. I get frequent palpitations which put me on edge also. I Can't even count how many times I've called 911 or actually ended up in the emergency room because of this. After ekgs, bloodwork, and X-rays I get sent home with nothing they find wrong with my heart. I usually always feel better after that but all it takes is another heart palpitation to set me back into panic mode. It's so scary that no matter what I've been told I immediately panic and think my heart is gonna give out/go haywire/ you name it. about a month ago I got scared out of my wits with the spasm feeling that seemed to last about 5 seconds I'm guessing. But when it's happening it seems longer. I went to my primary doc after that one and she listened to my heart and she said it was normal. Nothing wrong. I asked for another ekg but she just got annoyed and said I've had many and there was no need. The skipped beats/ palpitations are horrifying enough but these spasm/flutter like ones are even worse. I was told I definately don't have afib or anything else and that everyone gets these but they might as well be talking to a rock because each and every time it happens I'm convinced I'm about to die. I'm so tired of myself and so is my family. I've been going through this since early 2013. It has happened before that but that's when the extreme fear got a hold of me. I was diagnosed with panic disorder and generalized anxiety in 2013 and have been trying to get a grip from what I learn in my anxiety classes. But like I said all it takes is a skipped beat to put me at square one. I have drained my family and myself emotionally to the point I think it would be better if I was never born because I don't see an end to this. I would never hurt myself. I don't want to die. I want to be normal without this fear that has taken over. Also if it's not heart related I will always find something else medically that I think is wrong. A simple headache equal a brain tumor....ect ect. Sometimes I feel like I can't go a day without fear of something I'm convinced is about to kill me. I'm so tired. I'm hopeless and scared. I took a Xanax to take the edge off but I know it's just gonna happen again. If over 2 years of classes and countless Dictors reassurance hasn't helped I don't know what will. I'm just scared. Sorry so long but I wanted to note that they say it's anxiety but a lot of times it just happens out of the blue when I feel like I'm not stressed which convinced me it must really mean something's wrong. I hope everyone that has posted here has found a way to be ok. It's a draining/scary/lonely thing to go through and wouldn't want this for anyone.
Posted 5/29/2015 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to Healing well anxiety forum, nosleepforme! I'm happy you found us but sorry you are going thru this. Please know you are not alone, many other members here have heart palps that stress them out. Your first step is to try to accept all the test you have done and your doctors word that your heart is okay. I know it's hard but it is the first step.

Are you in therapy or take any medication for anxiety?

Here are some links for treating pvc's please take a look at them and I hope they can help some.

Self Help for PVCs

heartpvcs.com/pvc_cures.htm

heartpvcs.com/long_term_pvc_cures.htm

Here is the link to our resouce thread with a ton of self help links.
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Please post with us anytime, we will walk this journey with you. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Posted 5/29/2015 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Just know you are not alone. My health anxiety is through the roof right now. I used to never worry about my health and then a tragic event happened in my life and now it's all I worry about. Now even having a cold or allergies makes my mind go to the worst place.

I believe there is hope for everyone and I've been where you are now. Just sick of it and wondering what I can do. The people on this forum do care and the admins are especially helpful with techniques and advice.

Keep posting, I think you'll find that this forum can help with the rough times.
Posted 5/29/2015 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Angellisa and Jennings. It's helps to know that others go through this and are ok although I wish no one had to go through this. Today I haven't had any palps but the problem now is that I have anxiety over the fear that a flutter or skipped beat is gonna happen any time. This has been the vicious cycle of my life for awhile. Like you Jennings I had some tragic events happen in recent years including one I survived. I think I have always had this but in a milder form but now it's to the point where I can't live a peaceful productive life because of the fear. I can relate to you with getting a cold or allergies and the mind thinking the worst. I'm at the point that if I stub my toe or bump into anything I make a note of it in case a bruise or pain arises I will know what it's from. Even then I'll question it! Smh! I have even stopped exercising, even walks for fear of heart palps and having a heart attack. At my worst times I didn't want to move at all, even in my own house because of this. That lasted a good 8 months! Wow! I was going to two different panic/anxiety classes for over two years now but just recently quit going to one of them. It does help a lot but I lose what I'm taught when I get scared. I was doing noticeably better for quite a few months but a few weeks ago I'm back in fear overdrive. I know I should trust my doctors more but when I get panicked my mind starts thinking they probably missed something. They have done every test except for an ultrasound and a stress test but when I ask why they say if the tests I they did do showed something they would do them but I don't have the risk factors. They just tell me to get used to them because they will happen again. Almost every doctor I see tells me it even always happens to them! Also when I go to the doctor it's well documented about my anxiety and I'm scared if one day something does go wrong I will die because I've cried wolf so many times and they will just assume I'm ok! My thoughts just go on and on. I just don't feel normal at all anymore. If it's not one thing it's another.
Posted 5/29/2015 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry you are dealing with health anxiety, there are many of us here that do, myself included and one of our other Moderators Hibee does too. It will over take your life if you let it, so you must practice the tools you've learned from your anxiety classes. It is best to practice these tools daily, even when you are not experiencing panic or anxiety, that way we get used to doing them and when the need arises it is more likely that we will remember our tools.

Have you ever practiced mindfulness? If you'd like I can post a couple links to really good videos that I like and help me alot.
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