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Posted 2/19/2014 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hello there!!

Just popping in to update on my pregnancy!
Went for my 12 week scan today and it was Amazing!
Was a little worried the past few days hoping everything would be OK!
And it is! I feel really happy!
I would just like to say that if anyone suffers from health anxiety I would recommend CBT ..it is truly wonderful!
I've finished my 2 months worth of therapy and i feel like a different person to what I was six months ago!
My frequent PVC's are still there but i dont pay them any attention anymore!
There was a time when I wouldn't do anything because of my arrhythmia, but now idont let it take over my life!!
I've had all the tests and I'm told its a benign condition! So I'm not gonna let it get the better of me again!!
If there is anyone out there with PVC's and you've had all the tests!!
Please believe the doctors when they say your going to be fine!!
This will NOT harm you!
smilewinkgrin
Posted 2/19/2014 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hello there Miss Spice!
It's really good to read that everything is going well with your pregnancy and with yourself! :D
Thank you for the post, too! :D

Good luck with everything. *hugs*
Posted 2/19/2014 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
MSB,

YES!! Now that is terrific news, all the way around. It's such a warm feeling inside to hear this. I can practically feel you glowing, and see how empowered you are, from what you wrote in your post, and how you wrote it!

I remember many of your older posts, and if I may say so,....good-golly-miss-molly, what a fantastic turn around. You sound so upbeat and positive, I can tell you have self-confidence,....and using our HW super cyber vision (wink) I can absolutely see how strong you're becoming.

I am very proud of you! You've come a long way. Sweet!



M.
Posted 2/20/2014 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
This is SO wonderful to read!! I am so happy to hear that you have found something that has helped you and that you are going to be having a wonderful little baby soon! I don't know you, but I know how you feel (felt!) and I know what a big deal it is to have a clear ultrasound and to be able to just feel happy and enjoy your pregnancy!

I too have health anxiety and PVCs. After reading this, I think I really need to look into CBT. The health anxiety is starting to take a toll on my happiness and life. I remember my pregnancy (I have a 3 year old) and how much time I spent worrying (obsessing) while I was pregnant, instead of enjoying it! I'm so glad that you don't have to to this! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your success!
Posted 2/20/2014 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
congrats!!! when you say CBT do you mean actually seeing a counselor? like talk therapy? cause i went for months and it didn't help me at all. maybe it was the counselor?

i'm happy for you!!!!
Posted 2/20/2014 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
CBT.. Cognitive behavioural therapy!
Its where you train your brain to think in a different way!
It really helped me!!
I had a follow up with my cardiologist today to find out my results for my heart monitor i had fitted in November last year an it showed 766 PVC'S in 24 hours! This may sound alot but my other heart monitor that i had fitted a few months before that showed 1600 PVC'S in 24 hours!
The reason I think that they had decreased in amount was at the time of the heart monitor fitting in November I had been taking a supplement called Taurine!
I'm almost certain this helped me back then!
If i wasn't pregnant I would still be taking it!
I would try the CBT, once you start thinking in a more positive way it will make a dramatic difference in your wellbeing!
My therapist used to say to me, Does worrying ever stop bad things from happening and my answer was no!
And she was right!! I'm sure everyone gets worried from time to time,but if its having a impact on your life it needs to stop for the sake of your mental health!!
And also i dont want my children to turn into a nervous wreck!!
I really wish I could be more of a help to you!
Because i know exactly how heart issues can potentially lead to extreme anxiety,causing the heart to act up even more!!

And thanks to everyone who posted lovely messages! :-D
Posted 2/20/2014 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Well what a wonderful day, young lady you are one of the great
things about HW we all want to share good news, and today
you just lit up the world for people like us, "There is no med
as good as a good report from one of us".
My Prayer is for You and Your Baby, that both of you thrive in
the coming years, much Love Kid! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 2/20/2014 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
I am SO HAPPY for you! Congrats on your great news, both with your health and your pregnancy! I bought a CBT workbook a few months ago and think it's time to start using it. I've heard so much about people doing CBT and agree that it's time to give it a try. It certainly couldn't make things worse. I've had anxiety for 30 years and was diagnosed with "a slight extra beat" or PVCs many years ago. I've learned to pretty much ignore them but the physical feelings of anxiety still get the best of me. I like the question your therapist asked you: "Does worrying ever stop bad things from happening?" It is true that we do tend to worry about many things that are out of our control anyway. It's time to give CBT a try. Thanks so much for your wonderful message and giving us inspiration! Best wishes in your pregnancy!
Posted 2/20/2014 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Speaking of CBT,....just wait until S.C. pops in to read this happy story! She'll be doing an official S.C.-CBT Happy Dance!

I can't get over how excited you are, this is amazing! I love hearing (well,...reading) the joy in your posts, the energy you're exuding (I swear I can feel it, even through the cyber space).

Hats off to you, Miss Cheerful Spice Bomb!



M.
Posted 2/21/2014 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for all your encouragement and support!!

These messages make me feel even more confident into making myself a less anxious person!!
Posted 2/27/2014 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Just as I'm getting into the swing of knocking this anxiety on the head
2 days ago I had a horrid time with my PVC's!
I can cope with the isolated ones,even the every other heart beat,but this time i had PVC's in a row at least 4 times in 20 minutes!
Now I know this is NSVT,and can be dangerous if its sustained!
Mine lasts maybe 6-7 beats before i get a normal beat again and it feels like I have have to cough to get out of the rhythm!
I'm not gonna lie..these ones do scare me and was wondering if maybe this is happening because of being pregnant!
My cardio said if I get any worse i could take a beta blocker called Lebetalol that can be used in pregnancy but I'm a bit reluctant as I'm already on 10mg of citalopram and dont want to put my baby at risk!!
He also suggested an MRI scan but this would have to be done after I deliver!
I'm 14 weeks so that's a while to go yet!
I'm refusing to let this get the better of me! As I dont want to be controlled by this arrhythmia any longer!
If anyone has taken this beta blocker in pregnancy and baby was ok! Please let me know! :-D
Posted 2/27/2014 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi MSB,

I missed the beginning of this post, as I was away that week...

...so first let me say that I am so happy for you in regards to both your progess and your pregnancy!!

Great job on going through your CBT course, and working hard to feel your best.:)

As far as your bad day goes...know that setbacks happen here and there. There are going to be times when the symptoms are worse. For me, my PVC's did increase while I was pregnant. Or at least they were more obvious. Increase of blood and pressure up toward the heart from the abdomen expanding have something to do with it! ;p

I have also had short runs of SVT...or at least back to back PVC's that last a few seconds...but seem like hours!!

As long as this in not getting prolonged or more and more constant on a regular basis, I think that you can trust in your doctor and test results that say that everything is fine!

Keep up the good work on your skills. I am so happy and proud of you! :)

S.C.
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