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Anxiety - Ectopic Beats
I got health anxiety close to 3 months ago, due to the death of a friend, and started having hypochondriac-like obsessions because of my slight risk factor of dying of a heart attack like she did.
After having anxiety for three months, I'm now learning, that my risk for a heart attack or cardiac event is EXTREMELY low. But it seems like it's too late.
The worst symptom of this anxiety are these ectopic beats/palpitations/pvcs which drive my off the deep end. They make me toss and turn and prevent me from relaxing, because that's when I get them the most.
Generic Alphrazolam seemed to help them somewhat, but I don't want to be dependent on a benzo to stay calm, because they're highly addictive. The doctor put me on a 0.5mg dose, and it's extended release. I'm apprehensive about taking it, although I was given a 0.5mg dose of regular Xanax by the ER, and didn't find myself craving it.
I just want the palps to go away. The anxiety would be so much more manageable if I didn't have them. It's not a fast or slow heart rate. It just feels like my heart is being squeezed for like 3 seconds, then a strong beat afterwards.
Been tested, no heart problems, and everything is normal. I didn't have any of these symptoms before I got anxiety, so how do I make them go away?
I'm seeing a therapist, but it seems like it's not quite helping yet with the symptoms.
I'm petrified that I'll be stuck like this forever, and will have to rely in medication to "cope" with it. I just want my normal life back.
Everyone is so pessimistic.
Help me, please!!
Tell me how I can conquer these symptoms. The SYMPTOMS.
After having anxiety for three months, I'm now learning, that my risk for a heart attack or cardiac event is EXTREMELY low. But it seems like it's too late.
The worst symptom of this anxiety are these ectopic beats/palpitations/pvcs which drive my off the deep end. They make me toss and turn and prevent me from relaxing, because that's when I get them the most.
Generic Alphrazolam seemed to help them somewhat, but I don't want to be dependent on a benzo to stay calm, because they're highly addictive. The doctor put me on a 0.5mg dose, and it's extended release. I'm apprehensive about taking it, although I was given a 0.5mg dose of regular Xanax by the ER, and didn't find myself craving it.
I just want the palps to go away. The anxiety would be so much more manageable if I didn't have them. It's not a fast or slow heart rate. It just feels like my heart is being squeezed for like 3 seconds, then a strong beat afterwards.
Been tested, no heart problems, and everything is normal. I didn't have any of these symptoms before I got anxiety, so how do I make them go away?
I'm seeing a therapist, but it seems like it's not quite helping yet with the symptoms.
I'm petrified that I'll be stuck like this forever, and will have to rely in medication to "cope" with it. I just want my normal life back.
Everyone is so pessimistic.
Help me, please!!
Tell me how I can conquer these symptoms. The SYMPTOMS.
Oh, and the doctor put my on xanax xr 0.5mg dosage.
Will that help if I continue to take it as it says?
Will that help if I continue to take it as it says?
Not really pain pain, but you know, discomfort. I say it hurts, but it's more of that feeling like something has hit you in your chest.
They were painful before, after my panic attacks, but the painful ones are behind me. They're just kinda strong now, and take me by surprise, because I can't control them.
The fact that they happen on their own is what drives me nuts, because I never know exactly when they're gonna hit, and they seem to do it when I let my guard down, and try to relax. And they're still quite forceful.
If they were a little somethin somethin I could "feel" but blow it off, my life woulds be so much better. But as for now, it's a constant thud like every 5 to 10 to 20 minutes.
All heart problems have been ruled out, and doctors say, even with my weight, the odds of having cardiac problems are slim to none. They even did an ultrasound, and from what they could see, it looked beautiful. My cholesterol is beautiful, as for everything else in the blood tests.
I have stage 2 hypertension, but that's partly because of anxiety.
I am losing weight though, and I've been eating healthier for months, eating more fruits and veggies, having a banana and an orange a day.
No soda. Just strictly water, milk, or 100% fruit juice, mostly apple.
I'm more active, and try to sit around as little as possible, since I can't relax, and I don't get palps when I'm up and moving around.
I'm still a mess though. =/
They were painful before, after my panic attacks, but the painful ones are behind me. They're just kinda strong now, and take me by surprise, because I can't control them.
The fact that they happen on their own is what drives me nuts, because I never know exactly when they're gonna hit, and they seem to do it when I let my guard down, and try to relax. And they're still quite forceful.
If they were a little somethin somethin I could "feel" but blow it off, my life woulds be so much better. But as for now, it's a constant thud like every 5 to 10 to 20 minutes.
All heart problems have been ruled out, and doctors say, even with my weight, the odds of having cardiac problems are slim to none. They even did an ultrasound, and from what they could see, it looked beautiful. My cholesterol is beautiful, as for everything else in the blood tests.
I have stage 2 hypertension, but that's partly because of anxiety.
I am losing weight though, and I've been eating healthier for months, eating more fruits and veggies, having a banana and an orange a day.
No soda. Just strictly water, milk, or 100% fruit juice, mostly apple.
I'm more active, and try to sit around as little as possible, since I can't relax, and I don't get palps when I'm up and moving around.
I'm still a mess though. =/
Medication is the only thing at this point to control them, IF anxiety is indeed what is causing them. None of us like having to take medications, but sometimes there is no alternatives, and this may be where you are. Anxiety is like any other medical condition that requires daily medication to control the symptoms. We often get too caught up in feeling because it's a mental condition that we should be able to control it on our own, but we often can't.
In all our correspondence, you have NEVER said that you experience pain when you have palpitations! Palp's, PVC's and PAC's should not hurt. You need to talk to your doctor and see if he wants to refer you to a cardiologist for further testing!
You say you need a way past these palpitations and I say you need to make absolutely sure that palpitations are what you're actually dealing with.
Greenlydia
You say you need a way past these palpitations and I say you need to make absolutely sure that palpitations are what you're actually dealing with.
Greenlydia
I need a way past these palpitations. They hinder me from doing anything. They cause me to be a nervous wreck 24/7 because of how strong and painful they are.
They are absolutely the worst symptom of ALL of this, and they have ruined my life, because i cannot lie down or sit without them flaring up.
I need help with that above all.
They are absolutely the worst symptom of ALL of this, and they have ruined my life, because i cannot lie down or sit without them flaring up.
I need help with that above all.
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