Do any of you with anxiety or panic disorder have a generally fast heart rate all the time?...even when not anxious or in the middle of a panic attack.
My heart has always been fast, but a recent doctor (with bad bedside manners) has decided I'm about to explode any second. Which, of course, I'm sure my heart is racing now due to how anxious she has made me.
Have had 2 EKGs...both showed fast rate, but normal rhythym. I'm going to the cardiologist next week.
2006-09-13 13:51:38 · 7 answers · asked by it'sjustme 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm not sure about amplitude of the pulse signal...neither doctor commented on it.
I have had thyroid test done twice & came back normal.
2006-09-13 14:06:34 · update #1
No, my heart rate (and the rest of my body) tends to go wonky only during an attack. Sometimes I am not even stressed when I have an attack. I'll be talking to the kids normally and then the room is spinning.
I am glad you are going to see a specialist. Hopefully you will get some answers.
2006-09-13 13:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by TriniGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the exact same thing you do. I hate going out, especially to public places. I fear seeing someone I know out in public and I always feel as though everyone is staring and judging me. Its uncontolable, everything logical has no bearing on your mind. You know deep down there is no reason to be afraid but It doesnt matter. I am afraid to meet new people and I always lived by a horrible rule that if people want to talk you, they will, otherwise leave them alone. I have been going to a doctor for the past 5 years. The trick is to find someone who cares about your condition not someone who cares about the few hundred dollars they make for the hour you see them. Dont let this anxiety make you afraid to see a doctor, their job is too help you, and anything you tell them they must keep secret by law (with a very few extreme exceptions). As for medications, I have been on probably 15 different pills. The best one in my opinion was zoloft. Its more for depression but can help a lot with anxiety. Unfortunalty, all medications have side affects and zoloft made me tired during the day. Regardless, it really helped and I felt almost normal for a while. Everyone is different and it may take some time to find the right medication and dosage for you. You should also try cognitive theory which focuses on your thought process rather than your brain chemistry. I just started college a week ago and everyday is a struggle for me. I have to spend 15 minutes before class talking to myself before I can leave my dorm room and it has been very hard for me to meet people. If you need to talk to someone who has exactly what you have, feel free to send me a message. Hope this helped and good luck!
2016-03-17 21:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DId your EKG show any discrepencies in the amplitude of the pulse signal?
Anxiety always makes my heart beat fast, but not all the time, only for the 30 minutes to 2 hours when the attack hits. You may have Tachyarrhythmia. Have you ever had a history with Thyroid problems?
2006-09-13 13:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by Rockstar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pulse is always rapid even when I am not having a panic attack. However, the panic attack do make it a little higher. Did the doctor give you any medications to help with the anxiety? If not find a doctor who will listen to you and give you something to help with the anxiety.
2006-09-13 16:33:06 · answer #4 · answered by nicole26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good you are going to a cardiologist next week... I've noticed when I have any thing going on my heart rate will become faster....? Like today... It's been a hectic day... Im severely sleep deprived and ALL day my heart has been going nuts and ive been really shakey...
Well I hope everything continues to go well for you :-)
Good luck at the doc... let us know how it turns out... Now im curious... *( i was studying EKG's )*...
*( flower_517@yahoo.com )* thanks
2006-09-13 15:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by Carley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of a few people that this site has helped out. Check it out at:
http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/?utm_source=YahooAnswers&utm_medium=link%2Bpost
And the methods used don't require the use of medication!
Hope this helps you...
2006-09-14 11:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could you be hyperthyroid??? have your TSH checked too
2006-09-13 13:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Rosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋