my pulse is 104 when im sittin down [resting] is that okay?..?

Question

i used to have anxiety attacks..havent had one in a while but my heart still goes fast sometimes..the doctor says its from the anxiety..and ive had my heart checked out and they say its fine..but is my pulse okay when im resting???

i have no respitory problems..that i know of..i have had my thyroids checked..and im 18 years old!

i did treat my anxietty.. iwas on ativan for about four months..got off that and havent had an attack since..then got put on atenolol for the fast heart beat but had an allergic reaction..id rather not be on any kind of med. unless i have too.

NOW ITS ONLY 90..I DONT UNDERSTAND?

Answer 1

Really fit adults may have RHRs around 60. The rest of us may have RHR as high as 80.
Did your doctor choose not to treat your anxiety? Do you take a lot of nicotine or caffeine or any other substances or medications which may affect heart rate?

Answer 2

Depends on what age you are and if you have any other medical conditions or are taking meds which would effect HR. Here is a standard list


Age Normal heart rate
(beats per minute)[1]
newborn 120-160
0-5 months 90-140
6-12 months 80-140
1-3 years 80-130
3-5 years 80-120
6-10 years 70-110
11-14 years 60-105
14+ years 60-100

Answer 3

Listen to your doctor. Although your heart checks out fine, the anxiety is enormously stressful and can lead to heart disease in a remarkably short time. Undoubtedly your doctor offered you an anti-anxiety medication. Take it as directed. If you still experience the rapid heart rate after using the medication for a month, go back to the doctor; you may need a stronger dose or a different medication. Those anti-anxiety drugs - anxiolytics - like all medicines, are not a "one size fits all" kind of medicine.
A resting pulse rate of 104 is too high. It should be 80 or lower.

Answer 4

You need to learn to breathe. Also eat only brown rice for a month. And drink only water during that time. Let me know what your resting pulse is in a month.

Breathing exercises include using a stopwatch, or wristwatch, so you can time yourself. You need to slowly inhale and exhale, no more than 10 breaths per minute, for 15 minutes a day. Do this for a month and you should see results.

Doctors are going to go the medication route. I would highly recommend avoiding Doctors. Become your own Doctor!

Answer 5

That is probably not optimum, depending on your age. A very healthy adult will have a resting heart rate of 60 or less. You might try a meditation practice to relieve the anxiety and calm you. Some Yoga practices will train you on that process. You can also use these techniques in short intervals as you start to feel anxious, or feel your heart racing. Good luck!

Answer 6

I'm not well adept in medicine, however I am some what health conscious and I know that a pulse like that is not healthy. Your heart is beating almost 2 beats per second...The best thing to do is go to a doctor. Watch what your eatting, cut out sugar and caffine in the mean time. And try to relax. Try not to worry about anything...

Remember, There is nothing that you can do that is going to change the events of tomorrow...Live your life to the fullest, and don't get stressed...Trust in God to supply all your needs.

Answer 7

A normal pulse rate for a healthy adult, while resting, can range from 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM). During sleep, this can drop to as low as 40 BPM; during strenuous exercise, it can rise as high as 200–220 BPM. Generally, pulse rates are higher in younger people. A resting heart rate for an infant is as high as or higher than an adult's pulse rate during strenuous exercise.

Answer 8

Since the doctors have not found anything stop taking your own pulse. U are just up setting yourself. Try some meditation instead. Yoga is also good. Or go for a walk.

Answer 9

that is an abnormally high pulse. one thing that would take it down would be to exercise. that builds up the body and helps the heart if you are having problems. worked with me, i started with a BPM of 107 normally and after a daily workout of a half an hour over a year or so, my resting heartrate is 55-60 BPM

Answer 10

Sam has good advise. It is kind of high for resting. It seems that you are in pre-anxiety mode.
While resting, try putting on a relaxation CD. Also, get some Lavender oil, mix it with "Grain Alcohol then spray it around your bed, chair, room. It will not only relax you but help with good sound sleep.