relaxation techniques

[mrworry40]

Does anybody have any relaxation techniques. I suffer from benign pvc's and anxiety to accompany it.  Just some days i would like to learn how to relax and get through my pvc episodes. any help would be great thanks

[ireneo]

I'm with Zachs - getting busy works for me. If I'm moving around, I don't feel them as much. Plus I get some things accomplished and that feels good. Bedtime thumpers? I turn on the TV, do crossword puzzles or sit at the computer like I am now. If I lay in bed and hear them (I can hear my goofy pulse in my ears) that just keeps me awake.

[JaynesInPain]

I don't know if you are a spiritual person, but if you are.. praying can really help.  It sure has helped me countless times.  The Holy Scriptures tell us in Phillipians 4:6,7 "Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God; and the PEACE of God that excels all thought will guard your hearts and mental powers..."

Also, if you have a pet..petting it can relax you.  Research has even shown this to be true.

Or get your mind off yourself and call a someone you know is positive or funny.  But promise yourself not to mention any of your symptoms as this call is to take your mind OFF yourself.

Just some suggestions.  Hope they help.  Take care.

[twinbee]

I have learned to meditate. That helps me with the occasional PVC and it really helped me when I had my a-fib and or flutter attacks. I go into my bedroom and sit up in bed and just close my eyes and try to relax . I also listen to tapes on waves crashing in the ocean or rain falling. They calm me down. And sometimes I will lay down and listen to the music on my IPOD.

[Zachs]

Hey there. Sometimes just staying busy with something to get your mind off the PVCs really is the best. You may have to experiment a bit and figure out what triggers them to occur. This could be just about anything. My triggers are: heavy laugh or deep breath, overeating, hangover, panic attack, to much caffiene, smoking (which I've quite 120days now). Being startled as well, and indigestion.

Hope this helps. Zach