Pvcs and anxiety

I'm wondering how many people suffer like I do with pvcs. I didn't notice ever having them until after experiencing my first panic attack and subsequent anxiety. I've had about every test done on my heart and my doctor reassures me that they are just anxiety related but they still bother me quite a bit and seem to heighten my anxiety. My doctor said they really aren't dangerous unless they cause you to lose consciousness and this hasn't happened to me. On my holster monitor I showed 26 in one day. Anyone have any suggestions or coping skills?

Hi JR. That's crazy. One or two bother the heck out of me so I can't even imagine having that many! I think it just bothers me because I'm so hyper aware of everything that happens with my heart and heart rate. I can feel when it speeds up, or slows down so an ectopic heart beat has me feeling like my heart is going to stop. Thanks for the information! I will definitely check it out!

No you are NOT alone.

If you were to do a search on this subject here...you would have more threads than you could even read!

As far as self-help ideas...pretty much all of the stress relief exercises here will help.

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

 

Practice them daily, and you should see and feel a difference.

Other practical tips are limiting sugar, caffeine, alcohol and processed foods. Cutting out nicotine and any other substances known to be unhealthy. Getting enough sleep. Exercising. Eating smaller, more frequent meals, and keeping a food diary if you find certain foods set the pvc's off.

Wishing you the best in your anxiety management. Keep posting!

S.C.