Anxiety Support Group
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Does anyone else have a racing heart whenever they have to go to the doctor? I've always been anxious with a fast pulse when I go to the doctor, but recently they are encouraging me to see a cardiologist, even though I explain to them that I'm simply nervous, and when I KNOW they are wanting my pulse to slow down, I CAN'T calm down enough to make it do so.
It was way past 100 when I was there, but back down to 75-80 once I was back home.
I'm 5 feet tall, 100 pounds. No history of heart disease. I know that doesn't guarantee, but I sincerely can't handle the thought of something being wrong with me constantly. I hate doctors, and even if I did get checked out by a cardiologist, it wouldn't be an adequate assessment, because my panic attacks and nerves would be ready to pounce.
I've come a long way since November, though. Breathing techniques really work.
Just wanted some advice. I love daily strength, it truly does help me. I'm thankful for all of you! :)
It was way past 100 when I was there, but back down to 75-80 once I was back home.
I'm 5 feet tall, 100 pounds. No history of heart disease. I know that doesn't guarantee, but I sincerely can't handle the thought of something being wrong with me constantly. I hate doctors, and even if I did get checked out by a cardiologist, it wouldn't be an adequate assessment, because my panic attacks and nerves would be ready to pounce.
I've come a long way since November, though. Breathing techniques really work.
Just wanted some advice. I love daily strength, it truly does help me. I'm thankful for all of you! :)
but whenever i have to go to the doctor, I am fine up until the point he walks into the room and then this uncontrollable urge to cry comes over me as if I have some life threatening issue (even though I go in for a check up). It never fails when I go to the doctor. I am not afraid of doctors by any means. I am not afraid of needles and actually express curiosity when tests are run. I guess I am just afraid of the possibility of the symptoms I state being something serously wrong.
I still haven't figured out how to deal with that but if someone has suggestions I am ready and listening.
There are medications like Xanax that can bring the pulse rate down pretty fast. Talk to you doctor about them.
Hope everything works out.