I had to look up what that is, and I see it is a heart beat condition. It does say it is very common. I am not familiar with it and I would suggest getting all of the necessary heart tests that your cardiologist recommends, and taking any medications that they suggest. I think a general healthy lifestyle, reduce your stress, and eating healthy (limit your sugar and caffeine), getting enough sleep, and exercise under your doctor's suggestion.... would all help you with your anxiety attacks as well.

Is it that you are anxious about having PAC, or is it something else that makes you anxious, do you think?

Hello JD. Welcome to the forum.

I don't have a heart condition, but my heartbeat does go wonky when I experience an anxiety attack. My anxiety has been a lifelong condition and I have more coping techniques than I care to type in a single sitting. My most used tool is breathing exercises. Typically, if I can stabilize my breathing, the anxiety eases and my heartbeat goes back to normal.

My second most used tool is sharing my anxieties within my therapy support network. This very forum is part of that network. The sharing is where I picked up all those more specific coping techniques. one at a time, as needed.

I've had a few small episodes before. Just one skipped heartbeat every other month. But now it's many times a day and sometimes subsequent. It's driving me insane.

I am sorry you're going through this. I get shaky and a weird heart beat too when I get anxious. I think arfie and girlincal have good ideas. Take all the precautions and live clean - develop healthy habits and be sure your Doc knows. Peace and best wishes.