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Posted 12/31/2014 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
So instead of going too fast, my pulse is about 59. And my arms and chest and all tingly and crawly feeling and my left side of my neck and head ache. Will this ever end? Will I ever be normal and not obsessed? Maybe in the new year?
Posted 12/31/2014 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
59 is a lovely heart rate in reality, but if you're like me and normally higher, you will definitely notice different feelings when it beats like that. I'm normally anywhere between 75-90 and last week was in the 50-60's and everything felt weird! My chest, my breathing, etc. Nothing turned out to be wrong, but it's normal to feel the difference.
Posted 12/31/2014 2:57 PM (GMT 0)
I wish I could just stop noticing. I remember the days of being blissfully ignorant to every twinge in my body. I'm jealous of people who are like that now.
Posted 12/31/2014 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
I've caught mine at 38 bpm once, I was fine. I know that's not relevant to you at all, but 59 is like the ideal HR IMO.
whenever I feel my hr is funky I check to see if I have sinus arrhythmia which signifies its all healthy. Not everybody has it and that's ok, but it's a good way to check.
just take a deep breath in and see if your HR speeds up and then blow out and see if it slows down. If not then whatever. But just know if it does your fine
Posted 12/31/2014 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Motherearth3,

I often just wish I could turn off my hypervigilance. It is super frustrating to get caught in that cycle. Here is an interesting article on The Super-Scanner that is also in the Anxiet-Panic Resources .

I have found that a lot of the relaxation techniques, particularly the mindfulness meditation, helps "break the cycle". It does take practice and time, but it made a huge difference in my life. I can't recommend it enough. I have even bought some books, like Calming Your Anxious Mind bu Jeffrey Brantley. Here is the Mindfulness Resource from HealingWell. I think they also have some great guided recordings in their resources, particularly breathing exercises. Again, these work best with practice.

Are you in any therapy or taking any medications?
Posted 1/1/2015 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ME.,

I don't know if you have been exercising regularly, but if so...this could account for your HR dropping...and that is a healthy indication of cardio health!

My resing HR is usually in the 50's.:) As long as you are not experiencing constant extreme fatigue, breathlessness and fainting episodes, you have a pretty ideal pulse!!

Here's to less worries in 2015.:)

S.C.

S.C.
Posted 1/9/2015 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
You know what? I have been exercising lately and I feel my rate is a little slower. Lol. Is that normal .
Posted 1/10/2015 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
Leno, that is what would be expected if everything is ok, your doing good, peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/10/2015 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
It IS normal to have a slow pulse rate if you exercise a lot... Most professional athletes' pulse rate can be even lower than 60... Your symptoms could simply be that of anxiety... But I am all for doing whatever gives you comfort... so please check with your dr and I have a feeling he will tell you all is well! :) Take care!
Bettsann
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