Does stress cause arrythmia or palpitations? What can we do about it?

Answer 1

Yes, stress and anxiety can make the heart race or beat irregularly. First, of course, try to cut down the stress by either changing or eliminating the situation. If it's a person or relationship, you may have to find a new friend. If it's a job, look around and find something which, while it may be less financially rewarding, won't affect your health.
Cut back on caffienated drinks such as tea, coffee and some sodas.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet including lots of fruit and veg.
Drink soothing herbal teas like chamomile and linden flower, especially in the late afternoon and evening.
Turn off the TV and computer screen at least 2 hrs before bed; the lighted screen stimulates the brain making it harder to relax and sleep. Good rest is essential to eliminate excessive stress; you don't want to be going on pure adrenalin.
Listen to chill-out music or natural sound recordings like rain, wind, sea or birdsong in the evening to help you relax. Establish a good evening routine of a hot shower, a soothing drink and some restful "me-time" so you can prepare mind and body for bed. If you have central heating, keep your bedroom cooler than the rest of the house, then you can snuggle into the blankets and feel safe and warm.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Yes, it does! And do not ignore it, i mean stress. Read about it on the net and find out how to reduce it or even stop it. I had a similar situation, when it got really tough. My heart beats were became irregular, my pressure rose, etc., etc. I read a lot about stress from the internet, first, and then went to see a doctor who advised me how to reduce stress and gave me some tablets to help to normalise my heart beats. It works! The most important thing is to realise that stress is part of life and there is nothing you cannot solve. It only needs a little time to solve it. You should also try not to be alone, often. Mix with other people. Discuss your problems with close friends and seek their advice. But do not ignore it. Arrythmia if not treated can be fatal. All the best!

Answer 3

It certainly can and I have recently been suffering from a terrible feeling where my heart feels like it stops and the blood drains out of my head. Extensive tests revealed nothing but a mild murmur. Eventually my doctor noticed the way that I had been holding myself and breathing, as if gasping for air. Although I didn't think that I had ever hyperventilated (you think of somebody breathing into a paper bag) and I had imagined my problem to be far greater than simply how I was breathing, she was spot on the money. She recommended a great book called Hyperventilation Syndrome by Dinah Bradley. It is a nasty cycle when you get stressed and you tense up, breathe differently and badly and the results are numerous;palpitations, anxiety attacks, chest pains, tingling sensations. I highly recommend this book as it has helped me greatly. It sounds weird but it teaches you how to breathe properly again. Here is a link to Amazon where it can be purchased if you are interested. http://www.amazon.com/Hyperventilation-Syndrome-Dinah-Bradley/dp/1856262952

Answer 4

YES.....and, likewise: PROLONGED, high-stress living can cause a broad array of all types of internal harm, from palpitations, to IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), to stomach ulcers.
I have yet to find resolve in my own stresses. AS my own are very much due, simply to "Situational Issues".......All I can say, is remove yourself from whatever situation is giving you such excessive amounts of STRESS; (if this is possible)...then for peace of mind, go see your family doctor, and be persistent and unrelenting that you think it wise ( for preventative measures ). .....to be given a referral to a Cardiologist. Have as many tests done on your heart as you can. BECAUSE~~~~for instance....an EKG ONLY READS RESULTS for short periods of time, Meaning: if there is an arrythmia, but it is not displaying at the time of the Eko....than it will not show up, meaning....another doctor, may have just missed ANOTHER heart problem.
It would be helpful also to know your gender and age.....as in the past couple decades, heart conditions have become the leading cause of death in women, often likewise, as young as mid-20 somethings too!
About 2 yrs. ago, I began having symptoms of TIA's and stroke. No doctor would take me seriously, and would just slap down a "OFTEN RIDICULED DISORDER KNOWN AS :PANIC DISORDER< PANIC ATTACKS".......
In closing, I must say that it is well documented, if you will submit yourself to the research..that many women have died of heart attacks and strokes, because of malpractice. Doctors went thru this era of "not believing" that women were actually having heart troubles, because its most common ( or WAS most common) among men.
Catch it before its too late honey!!!!

Answer 5

Palpitations. Low dosages of antidepressants worked for me until I had it under control. I didn't like taking the pills, so I just had to learn how to calm down and relax. It's funny how the body takes over sometimes.

Answer 6

likely you're purely getting untimely atrial contractions (percents) that's some thing it particularly is particularly undemanding in healthful human beings. It feels as in the experience that your heart skips a beat. actual, the atria settlement upfront, which reasons the subsequent beat to be at the back of schedule and of better rigidity. percents can ensue greater many times with issues like caffeine and rigidity.

Answer 7

Learn how to breathe properly so you can't taking in too much oxygen. When stressed, people can hyperventilate, by breathing too quickly. Also learn how to relax when in stressful situations - learn how to relax your muscles, so you are teaching your body that its not a flight or fight situation.

Answer 8

Yes, it's called anxiety and panick attacks. They can also mimick a heart attack. Go get checked by a Dr in case you actually have heart disease, if not they can help you with the anxiety.

Answer 9

It can. Cut down on caffeine. Take a walk. Take deep slow breaths. Get a hobby.

Answer 10

What can we do about it?

Visiting a doctor is a good start.

But yes, stress can cause that. You should stop caffeine, nicotine and alcohol and please see a doctor.