Yes, I get the heart palpitations very frequently. That is a very common anxiety symptom.

I try to lie still, take some slow, deep breaths, try to just close my eyes and relax for a couple minutes.

You are not alone. Keep writing it out!

You could be having palpitations, otherwise known as premature ventricular contractions. The hormones we excrete from being anxious is the culprit. So when you feel a pvc, you react in fear which dumps more hormones, causing your heart to race. It is a common phenomenon or symptom if you will. Consult your doctor though, he may test you just to rule out any other causes. When you feel a pvc, try to remain as calm as possible, don’t buy into the scary thoughts as best you can. Hope this helps.

Welcome back, Ready2.

I'm another who gets heart palpitations on a fairly routine basis. They are scary.

Breathing exercises, gentle stretches, journaling and/or talking out my anxieties of the day with a therapy peer supporter are my most effective remedy.

Gentle support while you find what works for you.

Even breathing, will help you level out the anxiety when at 'rest'.

It happens when your anxiety level switches, and it actually means you're making changes in your well-being.

Best wishes as you find your better balance naturally.

Thank you so much for the responses. Mtd I have been checked. I spent most of last year going to the doctor and the er because it felt like something was wrong. This month has really been stressful for me I guess that's why I'm having them more frequently again. A family friend 4 years older than me passed at the beginning of the month from a heart attack so now when this happens that's the first place my mind goes.

Because of the loss of the friend, it brings your own mortality closer to the surface. It is an inner instinct, which must be there to help us prepare for our own future demise. It’s not something easily ignored and probably shouldn’t be. If we use this instinct in a positive way, such as taking a closer look at ourselves, making positive changes in ourselves if necessary it will help us feel more positive and confident with how we are. Right now, you are so focused on the negative that you can’t see the positive. Consider therapy as an option to help . Also look up books by Dr Claire Weekes for help with your anxiety. She is a renowned Dr who also experienced anxiety. Her work/research is ground breaking. It’s too bad that the mainstream mental health organizations don’t reference or make use of her work. Best wishes.