Depression or not ?

[trejo909]

im 36 male and used meth really hard for 10 yrs and been clean for about 5 yrs . Since May of this year ive been in and out the hospital for palpitations and my heart pounds hard just from walking . Docs say my heart is structurally fine and all the blood work comes back fine !!! and they say it might be depression !!! . So can depression cause my heart to pound really hard and cause lightheadedness 24/7 ?

[trejo909]

had an echo done and they say my heart looks fine but for some reason im lightheaded 24/7 and my heart pounds just from walking and SEX !! Forget about it and im 36 yrs old

[freddie8605]

Its possible anxiety can cause but it does sound a little unlikely unless you are nervous about something about where you are going eg the poeple in the street. Maybe if you can seek a second opinion from a another doctor. If they say there nothing wrong it probably is anxiety.  Anxiety can be very real so don't think i or anyone else isn't believing you. Also if someone else has been with you when you have these palpitations might be good to bring them to see the doctor as they also express whats been going on for you.

Hope this helps
Freddie

[trejo909]

let's say i walk 2 houses down the street and my heart pounds like if i ran ..... can depression cause that ?

[RainLover71]

Well depression and anxiety can go hand in hand and if you throw panic attacks into the mix then it could be a reason why you are experiencing palpitations--rapid heart beats.There are many reasons for it,energy drinks and to much coffee can cause palpitations.Lack of sleep aswell.You have had your heart checked and bloods done so continue to monitor it and if it persists go back to the doctors for an explanation.