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Posted 3/28/2015 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know what's going on, but my heart has been racing all day and I've been having a terrible time catching my breath. I'm so unhappy I could cry. My resting HR hasn't gotten lower than the 90's but twice and last night it was racing at 116 which freaked me out. I know I'm not supposed to pay attention to HR, but I can't help it when I feel so awful.

I'm so scared for some reason. I admit I did wrong last night and was googling something about HR and I clicked on the mayo website that somehow led me to heart attack symptoms in women! Anxiety, rapid HR, shortness of breath and I forget the other, but I had four out of ten symptoms. I know I'm having trouble getting it out of my head.

Any calming words would be appreciated.
Posted 3/29/2015 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
do you think you had feelings that something was not right with your girlfriend?
I seem to be able to sense something is not right with my loved ones and I get anxiety symptoms prior to finding out they are not in a good way...
wishing you all the best
Posted 3/29/2015 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
No, I don't think so. I had talked to her and she was just fine.

I believe I was triggered by taking my adderall for the first time in awhile. I felt terrible all afternoon and things escalated from there.

My concern is that I don't feel better today and my heart is still racing.
Posted 3/29/2015 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
Park,
Taking Adderall after not doing so for awhile will definitely increase HR. Se times when I forget to take my zoloft for a few days and take it I feel awful-- heart racing, anxious, nausea, etc. Se times it lasts a couple of days as your body readjusts
Posted 3/29/2015 11:41 AM (GMT 0)
Blu's,

While I am sorry to hear that happens to you, I am also relieve that maybe the adderall has just had a lingering effect. I know it should be out of my system, but maybe I just didn't tolerate it well this time. Won't be taking it again; that's for sure.
Posted 3/29/2015 1:01 PM (GMT 0)
Park..i'm right there with u and feel for you!! I've been the same for the last few days as well..heart won't stop pounding! One time I had all my nasty symptoms at once (pounding heart, chest pains, trouble breathing, tired, dizzy) I was SURE I was having a heart attack..bcuz with anxiety I barely get all those symptoms at once!! Well I went to the ER and it wasnt a heart attack. I also had a few ER doctors tell me that at my age..with no diabetes or history of actual heart issues..the chance of me having a heart attack is basically 0. Same for you. I try to always remember that when im feeling crappy
Posted 3/29/2015 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
G-

It's really stressful, I know. I have diabetes in my family and recently had a slightly elevated glucose test at a physical so that freaks me out. However, I believe it was due to my medicine, because today I woke up and my Hr is a nice 71 and I feel MUCH better!
Posted 3/29/2015 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
So happy to hear that!!! Go enjoy your Sunday now!! :))
Posted 3/29/2015 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear your heart rate has come down!! Hope you have a great day! :)
Posted 3/29/2015 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks G! Hope you're feeling better today too.
Posted 3/29/2015 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks MG! Let me tell you.....so relieved.
Posted 3/30/2015 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
Adderall-
Is it prescribed for you daily? I didn't know it could be otherwise. It does have a lot of stinky side effects. Doesn't seem like a good drug prescribed for someone with anxiety...
Posted 3/30/2015 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I used to take it daily and it is miraculous for my ADD. I haven't taken it since I quit my job and got pregnant with my son. I wanted to start again to see if I can be a little more mentally organized, but the stimulant piece of it is just too hard for me right now. My heart rate was beautiful around 66 today and the only thing I can think is that the adderall had my body way to stimulated and it took a couple days to regulate. What's crazy is that I ised to take 25mg of time release and this is just 10! What the heck happened to me???
Posted 3/30/2015 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
I'd talk to your doctor about it and how it affected you-maybe it's not a good idea for you right now
Posted 3/30/2015 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Oh yeah, I'm definitely not taking it anymore.
Posted 3/30/2015 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
Megan,

I'm glad you're feeling better, sugar pie honey bunch. :P
Posted 3/30/2015 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
John! I missed you. Thank you, I'm glad to be feeling better too!! Hope you're feeling good yourself!
Posted 3/30/2015 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Megan,

I'm not, but it's just par for the course.
Posted 3/30/2015 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
I'm here if you need me!
Posted 3/30/2015 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
I'm beyond help, but thanks.
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