really scared does anyone else have this

ThatsMzTaz2U

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Joined : Jan 2006

Posts : 168

Posted 6/18/2017 12:43 PM (GMT 0)

i dont know what this could be everytime i lay down to take a nap my heart races really fast it takes hours to get down to nomal last night i woke up at 2 sweating and heart pounding and racing i finally fell asleep and this morning when I woke up its racing again i am really scared need to know if anyone else has this this happens to me every day HELP

Zoeyz

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Joined : Apr 2017

Posts : 15

Posted 6/18/2017 2:39 PM (GMT 0)

Yes I have it too. I understand completely what you are going through.
I have some coping tools that seem to help me. Maybe they will help you as well.
1. Use hand lotions and massage your hands. Pull on your fingers. Continue massaging for several minutes.
2. Drink at least an 8 oz glass of water. Sometimes I think I'm somewhat dehydrated and if so that can make it worse.
3. Deep breathing in thru your nose and out thru your mouth.
4. Go for a walk outside and Use headphones and listen to something like Depak Chopra. It's important to get your mind off of the symptoms.
5. Take a cool long shower. Have something playing in the back ground to help focus your mind on.
I also try to take a relaxing approach to these steps by telling myself that these will help me and this is only temporary.
Take care

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 6/18/2017 5:07 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Mz!

Welcome back, it's good to hear from you...though sorry it is due to this concern.

Yes, use of coping skills is essential! If you are already doing all you can to self calm...

...and are still struggling, talking to your doctor about the possibility of a beta blocker might be a good step....as well as ruling out GERD, which can present with these symptoms.

Wishing you the best. Keep us updated so we can keep you in support!

S.C.

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