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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kai5malik 03/15/2015

Having heart palpitations, and trying to avoid another episode of going to the Doctor office. Had a huge bout of stress and anxiety for the last 2 weeks, so I know what it is, but like a hypochodriac, my mind does not work like that! Anyone else feeling this?

brookalina 04/08/2015

I have heart palps when I get stressed. That's normal, but it's scary. Have you had your potassium level checked? Mine was low for awhile and I was having heart palps and irregular heartbeats. Once my potassium levels stabilized, the heart palps didn't happen as often. Try to remember that heart palps are normal and they won't hurt you. Easier said than done, I know. Hang in there.

kai5malik 04/20/2015

Thanks Brookalina,
Thanks for the support, its nice to know I am not alone, and even though I am aware that it happens, My mind likes to convince me that each time is the first time and subsequently the only time, as my impeding death will follow. Thanks~

nicetry 07/12/2015

I keep going to the docs with heart palps. I feel them many, many times during the day. It bothers me because sometimes they are so strong that it catches my breath and then I have an anxiety rush which I'm sure makes the whole thing worse. My doc is not concerned, she said that almost all people have multiple 20- 30 or more irregular heart beats per day. Most can't feel them, some do. We're more sensitive. As long as you aren't having fainting spells or something like that along with the palps, my doc said for me, it's okay.

I would go see your doc and I bet he/she would say the same. Getting stressed over it makes it worse too. Also, brookalina has a point too. Low levels of potassium or an imbalance can cause it too.

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