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Pulsing All Over my Body

GreySombr
GreySombr

It feels like everywhere I touch on my body I feel some kind of pulse. It's annoying because I'm not intentionally looking for it. If I'm laying in bed and rest my hand under my chin to keep my head up I feel it, or on my back, face, belly. It seems to be everywhere. Depending on how I lay down I can sometimes even hear my heartbeat. Just makes me keep wondering whether it's normal or if all the anxiety and stress is making my pulse more pronounce. 

stukatz
stukatz
I feel like my whole body is vibrating sometimes
Tropicaloo
Tropicaloo
You could try having low soothing background noise going. I just read a science newsletter article about how if there’s not enough going on around you it can cause hallucinations. because the brain can’t function without input, it creates it’s own. Good luck with finding something that works.
carlyj1202
carlyj1202
You really need to talk to someone else other than us...as in a therapist. That is not meant to be rude as it is just a fact. I have been there.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Your heart beating is a good thing :)

I agree with having the TV on, music on, etc. Then you won't notice it so much.

It's completely normal. I hear or feel my heart beating often, and I just think I am glad I'm still alive! If it continues to bother you however, go to your doctor and have it checked out. Sounds like anxiety, to me, but I am not a doctor so I don't know.
Italianmomma4ever
Italianmomma4ever
Try to distract yourself from thinking about how your feeling or noticing all of these pulses. It sounds like it could be anxiety related. But if it continues I would check with my doctor just to be on the safe side.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
You're noticing this about your self.

Writing it out is an important first step in finding your better balance.

Take time to focus on nature and write about that.

Do things. Write about those.
Ash122
Ash122
I guarantee when you're distracted or involved in some sort of task that you won't notice this sensation. It is a normal one and your anxiety wants you to focus on it. Don't.
GreySombr
GreySombr
Thank you all! I think you’re all right that distraction makes it much less noticeable. It’s mostly at night when I’m about to sleep or early when I wake up I notice it strongly. I hope this discussion will help someone else looking this up at some point.
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