Do you have a plan....if you do go into afib?????

In my experience, anxiety needs to be tamed....prayer...affirmations...or throwing your hands up and saying, what the heck, I can handle it. I have tried to tell myself I am not anxious about a situation, but, deep inside I was. It wasn't until I totally resigned myself to the situation....
Grant me the Serenity to accept the things, I cannot change
Courage to Change the things, I can...
and the Wisdom to know the Difference.

Have a wonderful vacation!

Of course, I stress about a vacation! Will the plane arrive on time; can I make my connections; will we be in time to catch the boat; will my car/hotel/flight reservations actually work? Any time I get out of my routine, I worry, even about fun things.
Solution? Yogacat hit it on the head - prayer, positive affirmations; knowing that worry doesn't accomplish anything; it doesn't fix anything, it just causes me pain. A lady gave me a prayer that she says over and over when she's stressing "Father God, I know you are with me right this minute". I'll give it to you.
Another thing I've learned to help anxiety - think about your breathing, concentrate on breathing slowly, maybe count your breaths or do a positive affirmation in two parts, on the intake and the output "Thy will . . .. be done". There are also some guided meditations I've downloaded to my iPhone and iPad that have helped, too. Good luck!

I was diagnosed Last October. In late December I made the decision to go south for 3 months. This was worrisome as I have no cardiologists, etc. At my destination. I went anyway and my afib was no worse than at home. I just rested until I felt better. Tell yourself not to let afib rob you of life's pleasures, plan how you'll handle it on a day you're not up to par. Then go have some darn fun!

I have extreme problems with anxiety as well as panic attacks and take clonzepam when needed. It really does knock down the anxiety to controlable measures. I know its another med...but its cheap and works well.....Hope all goes well! Vinny

How long have your meds kept you in NSR? I find that the longer I'm in NSR, the less stressed I am about A-Fib recurring.

There's a doctor on board with a mini hospital on board. I would think that would be comforting to know.

Thank you for responding to my plea! I do appreciate your encouraging words!

I've been in NSR now for a little more than 3 months after a medication switch. I'm so hoping Flecainide is the one that keeps me that way! It is true that the longer I'm in normal rhythm, the more "normal" my emotions are! It's such a roller coaster, isn't it?

I'm working on thinking positively and trying to really enjoy the anticipation of a great trip.....and enjoy the trip itself....without worrying so much. I have to tell you that it is much easier said than done! I wan in the middle of the ocean last year (a Caribbean cruise) when I went into AFIB for 3 days! Probably the most scared I've been EVER, because I was so afraid to go to the ship doctor. I thought there was a good chance they'd ask me to seek medical attention in the ports we were in and I'm not so sure I'd want to do that! Or....I was afraid they'd air lift me off the ship! (Think lots of $$) Thank God I converted on my own! I just don't want to go through that again!

So, thanks again, for your encouragement! I'm going to continue praying and praying and praying and use some of your recommendations so that we can have a marvelous time without the stress of possible AFIB. I'll let you know when we return if I was able to do it! Thanks!

Have you had a conversation with your Dr. re what to do....'if' you would go into fib? I think this is important for everyone to have a plan.

My Dr. told me, the important thing for "me" is to be taking my Pradaxa, and get my Heart Rate to 100. I take Metoprolol, and my HR drops.

If I were you, I'd ask my dr what should I do if I fall into AF.

As for me, on Flecainide 2 x 50mg per day, I've asked my dr that same question and his answer has been - just take an extra 1 or 2 Flecainide tablets. He said the max dosage for me in a day is 300mg. So that's my plan - just in case.

Since you say you're on Flecainide, I anticipate your dr will give you a similar course of action but ask your dr anyway. My dr says Flecainide is among the best antiarrhythmics on the market today with very little in the way of side effects.