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LazyDaisy
LazyDaisy

I started my college semester this week. I had posted before about having heart palpitations at times. I saw my therapist and he said for sure the palpitations are coming from my anxiety. I had an ekg heart check a year ago, I'm sure if it was something serious they would have noticed something then. I still may visit my doctor for an overall check up again and to discuss medication posibilities for anxiety and depression. I think the sudden increase in palpitations has been due to stress because I am in my first week of a harder semester in college. But, I will try to plan a doctor visit just to check things. I told my therapist I had a fear of dying from panic attacks or anxiety. He told me that he highly doubts that will happen. The things I have been experiencing he told me are expected to happen for someone with a stress filled life. Nevertheless, I agreed with him when he said a doctor visit couldn't hurt at least to ease my mind. I can't rid myself of this stress sadly. I live in a very loud and stressful house and I am in college. Wish me luck, any advice appreciated. 

Masha84
Masha84
I had heart palpitations for a while when I was younger. Went to Dr, everything checked out o.k., and they immediately went away. Doesn't hurt to have things looked at if you're worried. Take care!
andreanicole686
andreanicole686
You won’t die from a panic attack although it can feel like it. I get heart palpitations often too when my anxiety is bad.
jewelarcher
jewelarcher
I went to the ER for my heart palpitations twice in a week. I had 2 ekg done. After the second doctor confirmed it was anxiety, they started going down. Sometimes, we just really need to hear it from a professional. I felt crazy for going a second time, but when it comes to my heart, I don’t take it lightly.
arfie
arfie
My case is extreme, but my doctors have assured me that while I am unlikely to die from a panic attack, the non-stop anxiety stream can cause heart damage. Definitely better safe than sorry, especially if you are blessed with a physician who knows how to navigate that fuzzy line between diplomacy and honesty. If nothing else, it is good to know you are not alone with the wonder. It really does take a village to live a healthy life. Humans are a gregarious species.

Steady as she goes, Cap'n. Don't forget that we are here to offer moral support during the challenges of the coming semester. Vent freely. Vent often. You can do this. We believe in you. You are not alone.
LazyDaisy
LazyDaisy
Thanks for the support guys!
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