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Posted 5/19/2013 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
I woke up at 2 AM with a racing heart, took some meds ( anti anxiety), but I have had the symptoms all day with the racing heart and very depressed.

Is this "normal"?

Has anyone experience this .

I need help please!!!!!!!!!

 

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 5/18/2013 9:30:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/19/2013 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi lindoso and welcome!

Any new symptom that we encounter can cause alarm and make us very umcomfortable.

I am assuming that you have dealt with anxiety before since you have an Rx to treat it with...but that this is a new experience with the racing heart for an extended period of time?

Increased heart rate is certainly known to be an anxiety symptom...but if your problem does not go away, or gets worse, it would be prudent to check in with your doctor.

Most likely though, your H.R. will drop on its own...especially if you can try to shift your focus away from it, and not worry.

Easier said than done of course!

We have some great relaxation and breathing exercises in our Resource Guide here on the main page (1st post) These can be very effective in bringing down stress levels.

Give them a try and see how you feel.

Know that you are not alone in this worry...we have had quite a few posts similar to yours. You can rest assured that everyone here understands and cares.

Keep posting with us and we will be here to listen and support!

Talk to you soon.

Scaredy Cat
Posted 5/19/2013 3:45 AM (GMT 0)
If you will read the other posts you will find your story over and over, that is why we are here, we are
also here for you. You have a thread started tell your story and read the responses.

Larry ***
Posted 5/19/2013 5:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lindoso

A couple nights ago I had the same problem and I used to get upset at hearing my own heartbeat, now when I hear it I tell myself I'm glad to hear it. It can be hard to shake body-sensitivity. I hope you are feeling better soon, you are definitely not the only one! ;)

Joshua
Posted 5/19/2013 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all......
Posted 5/20/2013 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
Is it common to have this happen almost every night?

I wake up from a deep sleep with my hearth racing.....

The only thing helping me are my pills for now, does anyone have a similar story?

Posted 5/20/2013 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
I used to have it happen a lot. The sympathetic nervous system gets into overdrive when we are anxious. I struggled with the nocturnal panic issues when I was just getting a handle on the daytime panic! I think that we learn to suppress it, only to have it come out when our defenses are down.:(   The more we practice our coping techniques...and lower our overall stressors however, the less it will be a problem...day or night.:)

Do you have a normal HR during the day?

What have you done in terms of anxiety management besides the meds? Do you have coping skills that help?

Maybe getting a little more of your story/history will help us to better advise you.:)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

Posted 5/20/2013 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
It depends my heart rate is sometimes okay during the day and other times like today after a crisis in the evening my heart rate will be elevated all day.
besides the meds and some breathing I don't have any coping techniques.
I had a pretty good day yesterday and then I think I was blocking some stuff before going to bed. at around 140 AM I woke up with my heart racing out of control, at that point only meds can help me....
It is very depressing to not be able to help yourself
I have been to the emergency room twice this week
Posted 5/20/2013 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
What do they say at the ER...what were your discharge instructions?

If you were not referred for any further medical attention and it is all considered anxiety related then you should perhaps consider looking into therapy.

For now, take a look in our Resources for great self help ideas that are really effective....especially the breathing and relaxtion exercises.:)

Practice these everyday for a week and see how you do.

Keep posting too...support and understanding help!

S.C.
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