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Posted 1/15/2016 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
5 days ago, I've been under stress and during those days, i felt my heart beating funny, and it would feel like it's gas, but then i would feel my heart beating funny again. I had them even before then, but ever since 3 days ago, i have been having these strange heart beats and worry that i could be in danger of heart failure or something, but if i told my family about it, they won't believe me and think I'm just imagining it. Before those 5 days, i was feeling fine, but then this just starts happening again. And I'm 20
Posted 1/16/2016 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
It's very common to have heart palps, skipped beats, especially under stress.
Posted 1/16/2016 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, I've been worried about it for a bit, but it's good to know that it's just normal and that i just need to get my mind off of what I'm stressing about.
Posted 1/16/2016 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hurrix,

I am sorry you are dealing with this worrisome and confusing symptom currently.

However, barring any known risk factors...

...considering your age, it is likely your palps are benign.

Of course only your doctor could determine this with certainty, so if you've not had a check up within this year. ..you'll want to set one up.

...if you have been seen recently, and received a clean bill of health...then seeking to treat your anxiety would be a good goal to set.

Please see our Resources at the top of the main forum page for great ideas. We even have links specifically for palpitation issues.

Keep us posted and we'll keep you in support. :)

S.C.
Posted 1/16/2016 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
The last time i had a check up, was last year in November, but i went back two times, not for my anxiety attacks the first time, but the second time i went back was about the anxiety attacks i had, and i told him about how my heart was beating weird, but that's when i first found out that i was having an anxiety attack, and i had a urine test, and they said that they didn't find anything, i took the urine test for another problem that i was having. But my aunt won't let me go back, and thinks that I'm just imaging it... so i don't know what to do about this if she won't believe me...
Posted 1/16/2016 5:12 AM (GMT 0)
H.,

You've been seen recently enough (two months ago) that I don't think you have reason to worry...

...practice the coping skills, and you should see improvement. :)

S.C.
Posted 1/16/2016 5:27 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, you're right, thanks
Posted 1/16/2016 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi-
I am also 20-years-old. Although I am not officially diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, I do get the feeling of my heart fluttering, especially when I'm under a huge amount of stress. To me, it feels like my heart is doing flip-flops and causes me to cough sometimes.
Posted 1/19/2016 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
You will be ok. There annoying but try not to pay mind to them. I know it's hard and I'm not one to talk but I'm teaching myself my Dr told me over and over again they are benign no need to worry.
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