Hi!For the past week or so I've been waking up with a fast heart rate and a pounding feeling. Through out the entire day I feel short of breath, tense , stressed, anxious and I can't stop panicking. I went to the ER 2 days ago and they took all types of tests and told me that everything looked fine. They told me that it was just anxiety but I feel like this even when I'm not panicking. My parents think its just a mix of anxiety and stress. I'm known for being a big hypochondriac and worrying about my health constantly but I can't help but feel like there's an actual issue this time. (I feel I should mention that I'm 16 and I used to have SVT but had an ablation back in November. My BPM when resting is usually 70-87 but when I have anxiety or get up its anywhere from 90-130. My blood pressure doesn't really get to high)
Does anyone else have these problems or think they could help me out?
Hi micaela. I have A LOT of the same symptoms as you. I've even been to the hospital for them. Everything came out fine but even to this day I still feel as if something is wrong. My shortness of breath, palpitations, and an overall tense feeling in my chest has me worrying a lot. I'm told it's all just anxiety. Maybe we should trust our doctors. I know it seems scary, but there are so many people that have this exact same issue. If you want reassurance you can get more tests, but again, so many people have been through this and nothing comes up. It definitely sounds like health anxiety and what I like to do when I get bad is drink caffeine free tea like lemon balm and nettle leaf. Repairs the nervous system. I used to dislike tea but found it helps soooo much when I feel panicked and anxious. I hope you feel better and if you have any questions let me know!
I also want to add that you're very young. The chances of it being anything serious are slim. Especially with your symptoms, very common with anxiety.
i’m 18 & i’ve been a hypochondriac since elementary school . i have the same symptoms as you and have done tests over and over . right now i’m experiencing soreness all over body 😩
If you have seen the doctors just put your trust in them. You really don’t need to be having any problems to suffer from anxiety or stress. I’ve been having it for years. Just accept that’s the way it operates. Good luck and I really hope you feel better very soon .
Thanks so much! I will really have to try the tea... Sorry, but do you also get these symptoms even when you're not feeling anxious?
In glad to know that I'm not the only one with this problem... Hope you feel better soon!
Thank you so much! I'm going to go see a therapist this week to talk about my health anxiety so hopefully everything works itself out. Again, thanks!
Micaela, I’m 21 and have these same symptoms since i was 18. I constantly check my Bpm , pressure and knowledge on panic attacks and anxiety . I like to think i have had many severe episodes and lived through at least 1000 of them , truth of the matter is maybe we should trust our doctors , because i been to countless primary cares , ER hospitals and been assessed plenty of times and have never been told i have a heart problem even though i absolutely feel like i do everyday . To be honest i woke up with a panic attack just a few Minutes ago, but we are young and have no pre diagnosed Heart conditions so i try to stay positive
Thanks so much, I really appreciate the feed back! It helps a lot to know I'm not the only one that has this
Yes. All of the time. That's what causes most of my panic and anxiety. I cant stress enough how horrible it feels. Definitely try the tea! Its been helpful.