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Posted 6/27/2013 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hello

I'm 27 years old. No history of heart conditions or anything in the past, my weight and height are good and I eat healthy.

My first pregnancy went well and now I'm 8 months pregnant with my 2nd and I have about 50 panic attacks a day after I discovered I was having pvcs.

I went to a cardiologist he made me wear a holter for 2 days and upon reading the results said you had 12 pvcs in 48 hours..I probably have more than that! And wasn't concerned.

I am now freaking out as they have got worse :( and I'm seeing a CBT to deal with anxiety issue but I don't believe it's all in my head! I went back to the doctor who said its called psychosomatic!!! So now I'm living in fear and on edge thinking I'm going to die as knowone is taking me seriously!!

Are they bad?.sometimes I have them in a row then it regulates itself, they get irritated when I have heartburn or indigestion or if I bend down.

I google stuff everyday but always find the bad stuff like sudden cardiac death and harbinger of certain death :(

Am I really dying? Or is it just indigestion upsetting this mixed with anxiety?

Please any feedback would be appreciated x
Posted 6/27/2013 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Skye.;)

I am so sorry that you are suffering with these palp fears right now.

I remember having more pronounced pvc activity during my pregnancies. It is very hard to ignore and not worry about, I know.

You have a few things that are coming together here to create contributing anxiety to your situation...

For one, pregnancy can cause extra worry for you and your baby...the reponsibility of carrying life, plus the hormone overload often leaves us vulnerable.

Also the acid reflux, and baby pressure in the upper abdomen adds to the number and severity of the palps. Even though these are benign...they certainly feel serious when you are experiencing these during late gestation.

I am really glad that you are going through CBT. I can't tell you how much it helped me! Keep up the good work...it takes time, but is so worth it!

Keep posting with us if you find it helpful. Check out our Resources (main page, 1st post) for great self help ideas. You can also do a search on your concern/subject and see that you are not alone in your fears.

I am sure that you will find much support here if you choose to keep talking with us.;)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 6/27/2013 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
Skye Scardy Cat knows she has been through all these things, recovered, and is one of our Fine Moderators.
My Wife was a basket case with both Daughters but we didn't know all we know today about hormonal issues
and panic disorders. The main thing to hold on to until you start getting relief from your CBT therapy is
panic/anxiety/depression has not killed anyone yet. Reflux seems to devil a pregnant Mother, I adore anyone
who is carrying a child, its terrible/wonderful, May you find peace.

Larry ***
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