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Anxiety about heart rate/palpitations.

healthanx31
healthanx31

Hi, I hope this finds you well.  Lately, I've been experiencing anxiety about anxiety.  To be specific, I get anxious when my heart rate goes up either by doing cardio or going up the stairs or even at night when everything is quiet and I can hear my heartbeat in bed.  I also become anxious if I feel sensations or pinches in my chest area.   Does anyone have any suggestions or input on this?  I would greatly appreciate it

NikkiInTheDesert
NikkiInTheDesert
I don't know how to help you, however, I do know that what you are referring to is called Rubatosis. Maybe look into CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help you.

-Nikki
arfie
arfie
Breathing and stretching exercises are my fix for anxiety induced heart palpitations. When they hit in the midst of physical stress such as stairs, etc., I stop and ply exercises with the first palpitation. It takes what it takes.

Have you had a second convo with that cutie at the gym yet?
lifeslikeajumprope
lifeslikeajumprope
I have found it pretty common for anxiety issues to pop up while exercising for me when my anxiety is not well managed (like right now in the present situation). I made the mistake of always pushing myself to the point of getting heart palpitations and believing that was my bodies way of telling me I had done enough.

Luckily, my primary care doctor was able to convince me intense exercise is only one route to staying fit. When I cannot do intense cardio I just go for a little bit longer walk that is much less stressful. For example, instead of doing a 15 minute run I just go on a 30-60 minute walk with the dog.

Also my heart rate always goes way up when I climb the three stories of stairs to my gym and I am in good shape and health! Catching your breath after stairs is normal!
healthanx31
healthanx31
Aw thank you to everyone who responded! It really helped to know I’m not alone and to hear suggestions that have worked for you guys/girls! I will put them to practice ☺️. Hope you all are staying safe and managing anxiety!
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