heart racing all day. ANXIETY, PANIC.. etc how to slow down?

Question

too much circulating adrenaline from too much anxiety and too much of all the above happening too often, etc.

it feels like my heart is just working hard 24/7 like its never in its resting mode..
theres so much adrenaline rushing thru me i feel like im going to explode at times because my heart is working so hard.

is that normal with anxiety a racing heart? i mean like even when i calm down from the anxiety its still beating fast and working hard.

whats up?

its just driving me nuts. i dont want to be put on drugs for anxiety. im only a teen age 15, i dont want to become addicted just yet, but i dont want to have a mental breakdown from all the panic and anxiety also.
what should i do? i feel like im going nuts here!

Answer 1

I would recommend that you really focus on your breathing. Try to sit straight up and reall clear your mind. ONLY think about your breath. Nothing else. Inhale deeply through your nose...slowly...count to 5-6 slowly while you do this. When you inhale, make a sort of snoring sound in the back of your throat. After that deep inhale, hold your breath for 2-3 count. Then, slowly exhale through your mouth. Exhale for LONGER than you inhale...a count of 8-9. While exhaling, let your lips be really lose and relaxed and let them sort of flap in the breeze of your breath. Be sure that you are breathing through your stomach and diaphragm and NOT your chest. Chest breathing will increase adrenaline and excitement. Many many chemicals are released into your brain when you breathe from your diaphragm (stomach) that tell your brain to calm down. This REALLY works...while doing this focus on nothing else but your breath. I know it sounds sort of strange, but research shows that this really works to calm down. Try it.

Answer 2

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Answer 4

Hi. I have suffered with chronic GAD (GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER) for over 16 years now. I can definately feel your pain.

When your heart races like that it really makes you feel miserable.
I am sorry to hear that yours has started at such a young age. My doctor told me that anxiety is one of the biggest and most common health problems in America today. I assume you have been to a doctor and been diagnosed? If not you really should go and let them rule out all other possible heart problems, etc. just to be on the safe side.

I know you said you dont want to be on meds at your age. Just because a doctor gives you something to help with this doesn't mean you will automatically become addicted to it. Trust me, I have struggled and tried to make it with out meds and it was no fun at all.
I think the best thing that I ever done was give in and try the meds because they changed my life. I feel sooo much better with them. There are many possible treatments for anxiety. Some meds are taken only as needed and not on a regular basis. That's the way I take mine. (alprozolam .25 mgs also known as xanax) There was a time in my life when I felt so bad that I couldn't even hold down a job. I stayed home all the time wondering when I would die. Trust me, that is no way to live your life.

If you are miserable all the time think about it like this:
There are so many other people who depend on meds just to stay alive. They have no choice but to take them. For example, diabetics and insulin. The meds can make you feel normal again and that can be a very welcome feeling. I am not saying you have to have them, but they are available to HELP you live more comfortably. If you need them dont be scared to give it a try. Explain your concern about becoming dependent on them to your doctor and he or she can prescribe something mild that is non habit forming.

Exercise really helps too. Especailly with the racing heart feeling. Slowly work your way up to walking further and further every day. This helps your body learn to control adrenaline rush feelings you have when your heart feels that way.

A word of advice - When you are having these attacks - focus on your breathing. Make sure you take long deep breaths. In through your nose and out through your mouth. This can really help calm you down and get you past the bad feelings.

Also, this website is very helpful and informative. You should check it out when you have a chance. www.paniccenter.net

Good luck to you. I hope you can overcome the anxiety. I really feel for you.

Answer 5

While it could be anxiety, it could also be an overactive thyroid. My sister had hyperthyroidism and had a resting heart rate of 120.

Anxiety typically has more symptoms than a racing heart, but the racing heart can lead surely lead to anxiety.

I have anxiety. I have learned to control it. The rapid heart rate is one of the most bothersome symptoms but doesn't mean you are dying. My cardiologist told me that my heart tends to be highly reactive to stimuli. Basically, if I run up stairs quickly, my heart rate will accelerate more quickly than normal, but it also goes back to normal. It really doesn't bother me as much anymore.

So, go to your regular doctor. Get a blood test. If that comes out OK, see a cardiologist. If that's OK, it's likely anxiety. Best of luck

Answer 6

If you are a natural person you should try cognitive behavioral therapy. It was the only thing that has helped me with my horrible health anxiety. Read here https://tr.im/hPfmv

Your thinking determines your quality of life. Your thinking is what causes you these feelings:

Anxious, fearful, stressed or depressed
Constantly worried, or angry about something that is happening in your life
Struggling to overcome obsessive and negative thoughts.

If you change your thinking, you will change your life. This is the basic idea behind CBT for anxiety. The Cognitive part is where you learn nee methods and ways to change your same old habits and thinking patterns. If you keep thinking and expecting the worst – You will continue to suffer.

Answer 7

I agree go to a Dr and make sure it just anxiety or if there any other problems going on and talk to your parents.Good luck

Answer 8

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Answer 9

you have a problem.
your heart is a vital organ.
You should go to the doctor.

Or go take a hot shower and sleep

Answer 10

Go visit your doctor and if he prescribes medication try it for a week or two until you get yourself together.