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363281 tn?1643235611

Heart "Flutters" are bothering me more than usual, am very anxious.

Normally, I answer questions here instead of asking, but, tonight, I am scared and just need to talk.
Lately, it seems I notice my "flutters" (PAC's) more, especially if I have not had any for a while. They feel like soft, little "blips' and I notice them more near the base of my throat, and sometimes in the top of my chest. Also, sometimes it feels like my tummy is dropping and it seems like my heart is "resting" longer than it should before it starts again. All this happens so fast, I usually do not catch it but, they are scaring me so much. I have had all tests, and of course, they are all fine, but, I just cannot get that I am fine into my hard head.
I am supposed to start college in June I am studying to be a Medical Assistant, and I am getting scared that I won't be able to handle it. I am lucky, it is all done at home on-line, the only time I have to be at college is to learn procedures or take finals.
Anyway, tonight, I am just scared, want to cry, and am noticing them more than usual, I am also under high anxiety right now.
Have a nice evening. Thanks for reading.
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363281 tn?1643235611
Thanks for the support. I am sure I will be really busy once I start, I think it is the waiting and wondering that is getting to me. I know I will do well, I have a heart to help others, and I have been doing lots of praying and thinking about this career, I feel sure it is for me. If not, I am not out anything, and I will have the training should I need it, I will be taking both clinical and administration programs.

I just hate those little PAC's, sometimes they are worse than the others as I have not had them as much lately, and when I feel them, they seem worse.
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I too get those PACs that you can feel at the back of your throat...some time they hit so hard and they can be really scary...i get them more if i ate something hard to digest like uncooked steak, oily foods, probiotics, and too much carbs...the next day is awful....oh and i got them more when i started on fish oil supplements...maybe your tummy didn't agree to what you ate...usually it's my upper stomach that gets upset them the pacs start...
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Hi there.  I just want to let you know I'm with you 100%.  I am trying to get a new job due to all the stress at this one and with my PVCs acting up, am wondering if I will be able to handle it.  I wondered if I was going to be able to handle nursing school.  The same thing happened.  You just plug away at whatever.  You'll handle it.  You'll be so busy, you'll forget you have the nasty little suckers!  Come here for support!
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I know how it feels.  It's not a pleasant experience.    

It's an experience that we are given strength and wisdom by our Creator to go through and come out as winners, having further expanded in faith - without abandoning faith, in the very midst of all that is happening inspite of what is happening.  

It requries enduring faith to take that step in making a determined decision to go through, climb over; or, to even go around any mountain that arises; so, that tells us that we are not weak by far.  Just as it also takes an enduring effort to remain in any given situation.  We are still here, making that transition, taking that journey, moment by moment, day by day and many of us years by years.  Ultimately, we will come to full perception; hoping not to miss the personal treasures we find along the way.  

Sometimes we may begin to feel tired, frustrated, sad and weak from time to time, because of the by product of frustration, anxieties, etc. from a particular illness or problem.  The strength it takes to deal with all these issues on a day to day basis and yet, we are still here, proves without doubt, we are strong and are overcomers.  No matter what may come our way throughout our lifetime; or, what by product we may feel because of our circumstances; we will journey and with God, learn to have life more abundantly while in the very midst of it all.    

Know that your friends can deeply relate, understand and care.  Most of all, remember that no one knows how you are feeling as an individual experiencing individual circumstances except for the one who created you for Himself - The ONE TRUE GOD.

May we live and remain in the kind of peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding as we go through our journies.  And may we be more than willing to relate all our experiences and all glory to our Creator, who has never and will never abandon us.

It's not that Christians don't have to contend with mountains.  
The difference is having the Creator on their side when they do.

As we go, our reaction will determine the outcome.  

Blessings and Pleasant thoughts to you for today and always.      
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363281 tn?1643235611
Thank you so much for your reply.

These things are horrible. You know, I can wake up in the morning, feel pretty good, but, let me start to worry about having them and sure enough, they start.

I am sorry you have been crying, yes, it will get better, but, when we are like this, it sure does not seem like it. Dang things.

Hugs to you
Susie
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Hey SassyLassie,  this is Dink1971 and I want you to know I have been feeling the same thing only mine are under my rib cage above my stomach!  I understand that you need to talk, I had to do the same the other nite when I got awaken by these pesky little devils!   I am on here again this morning due to having these things once again, I was fine yesterday and the day before but all of a sudden at 3:30am I got woke up with that feeling of impending Doom!  I am still having them as I sit here and type this message and wish they would just GO AWAY!  

You are like all of us who suffer and can't shake the feeling that this isn't normal, but like the rest we all have had the test come back normal and yet we still get scared.  I am always thinking this is it and what are my kids going to do without me!  I have to stop feeling that way and think of how can I improve my life and how I can deal with these things that are happening and try to live a normal (what is that) life.  So you hang in there and know that you are not alone.  I am scared at the moment and have already been crying also but it has to get better, right?

Oh, Congrats for starting college, that is what I was thinking about going back to school for, and like you I am scared that I wouldn't be able to handle what my heart would be doing.
I think you will do great and I wish you all the best.


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