Hypochondria Support Group

Hypochondria refers to excessive worry about having a serious illness. Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis.

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Fluttering Heart

amyall
amyall
I had been doing much better with my anxiety and hypochondria despite a lot of stress at work. But recently I've had episodes of my heart "fluttering". I KNOW it's just anxiety but I need reassurance from those who've been there. Anyone out there to reassure me? I even went to my doctor and had an EKG and blood tests done. Thanks as always.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes my heart flutters a lot when I'm under stress. I had to carry Around some heart thing when I was younger to try to capture this random fast beat because it was un predictable and always stopped too quick to show any doctors. But I noticed when I'm not stressed it goes away completely. I had tests done and all came back normal , about three years ago. And I'm still fine it's just stress related. Hope u feel better :) ur doctors would pick up on something if it was serious
amyall
amyall
Thank you for your reply! It means a lot! I have found that if I take Ativan (which I only take when I really need it) that I don't have them much which would mean it is anxiety related.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Perhaps this is inappropriate for hypchondria support, but I have heart flutters too, and even though it is confusing as to which comes first. I do have heart issues, as do many women, just because they say you don't based on a few tests, you may still have an underlying heart issue. I had tests for years, didn't really find much or take it serious, but now I have an enlarged heart most likely due to sleep apnea. Sometimes our anxiety is trying to tell us we do have a problem.
DaniRae8808
DaniRae8808
I have an arrhythmia so I get flutters as well, it just acts up worse when stressed. But I had a full cardi work up. Just had another 24 hour monitor, had an echo. 30 day monitor etc. it' makes us feel much safer when we have tests ran.

Our anxiety can make these things so much worse though... Just deep breaths and try to keep calm :)
Saraswati
Saraswati
I get this a bit if I have MSG so it's best to avoid it. Magnesium helps me and eating on time and not letting my blood sugar get too low. Sugar also can mess things up (the adrenaline from hypoglycemia is not fun!)

Good luck!