Panic attacks or heart problem

[GaryJ20]

I used to take some cocaine and MDMA on occasional weekends up until about 4 months ago when my heart rate shot up to 176 and I panicked and phoned and ambulance the doctors said I was fine once I had calmed down and stuff, I now don't take any drugs at all, I feel like I'm constantly checking my pulse or so,  this last week I couldn't sleep I was up late and my left arm had been sore like a sort of dull pain for maybe the full day and I started thinking it was to do with my heart, as soon as I got that in my head my heart rate shot through the roof again it was racing for like an hour then I calmed down, these past few nights I can't sleep because I feel like I can hear my heart beating so hard and feels like I have a pain in my chest, I went to the doctors today and she didn't really help me she gave me some anxiety tablets and asked is my chest sore just now and I said no and she said she will get me an appointment with a heart palpitation doctor and that was that, but as soon as I got home I felt a pain in my chest and my heart racing again :( I'm so scared Incase it is something serious, I'm a bit of a worrier :( could some help me please

[SassyLassie]

Hi, I am so sorry you are experiencing this. I, too, have occasional issues like this, for me, it is anxiety related. The more you panic, the more adrenalin is released, this causes the flight or fight response and cortisol, etc, shots through the roof. If you can get an EKG done and it shows all is well, I am sure you will feel lots better.

[RA62]

You can get a doctor to do an EKG if that's normal you will definitely know it's not your heart

[omarka85]

another thing is when u touch your chest does it hurt?

[omarka85]

it might be panic attacks, try put down sugar and sodas , its help, and go talk to a doctor , they will direct u to psychologist who will help u :) he sooner the better