HI all, i could really use some advice at the moment. ive been having heart flutters and skipped beats since i was about 14 years old. usually they last only about a second or two and they go away. last night it felt like my heart was fluttering and skipping for about 10 seconds straight. i got so dizzy when this happened. ive been to 3 cardiologist with them doing chest xrays, blood work, EkGS, holter monitors and stuff and they seem to think nothing is wrong. im scared because maybe they missed something because i havent had these long ones before. should i be worried?
No - do not be worried! If you did ALL those tests, something would have shown. There is nothing physically wrong with you. That fluttering feeling is very common in those who suffer anxiety issues. Have you talked to a therapist about your anxiety? I highly recommend therapy - it has helped me a lot with mine.
Hi Albert,
The heart flutters are called Palpitations which can cause increased anxiety about them which in turn can cause more Palpitations, it is a vicious circle until you feel strong enough to manage the anxiety and break the cycle.
I had / have chronic anxiety and Palpitations, have had chest xray, heart ultra sound, ECG monitor etc and all was well just a slight flutter nothing to worry about.
Docs can prescribe Propranolol to calm the Palpitations down if they get too bothersome.
Best wishes
Peace 
I am on propranolol and anxiety pills.. It’s been 8 months now.I’m a bit scaptical.. I want to be normal again. I don’t want to depend on Meds 4 the rest of my life😭
Hi Sophy,
The alternatives to medicine include talking therapies such as CBT and Counselling maybe this might help you achieve a medication free life ?
P. S. I share your goal of achieving a medication free life and am currently on week 3 for Anxiety counselling where I was told it may lead to another course of CBT (already had 2x courses).
Other options for Anxiety management include Meditation and Mindfulness. Search Play Store for Plum Village app.
Plus if you search you tube for The Anxiety Guy he has some amazing short vids on there.
Best Wishes
Peace
I have had flutters for several days and nights in a row. I have to tell myself that it is anxiety and it can’t hurt me. Then I try to busy myself to get my mind off of it. Meditations also helps.
do your flutters ever come in runs like many in a row?
Yes. I have had them for several days in a row, day and night.
I have them. They are called ectopic heartbeats, which are either PVCs or PACs. Most people have a few a day, and anxiety and caffeine can make them worse. It is possible to have hundreds a day without there being anything seriously wrong physically.
hello! my palpitations have gotten worse over the course of this week and i can’t tell if it’s from stress or a heart issue. i feel them now as i’m typing this and i’m terrified. what do yours feel like? mine feel like the top part beats before the bottom and they are occuring more freqeuntly. best of luck!
You should see a doctor to clear any heart problems. If it is anxiety, it will keep getting worse if you don’t get the answers you are looking for. Once your health is cleared, you no longer need to worry. At that point, learn some cognitive behavior therapy to help you get past the anxiety. Good luck!
You should see a doctor to clear any heart problems. If it is anxiety, it will keep getting worse if you don’t get the answers you are looking for. Once your health is cleared, you no longer need to worry. At that point, learn some cognitive behavior therapy to help you get past the anxiety. Good luck!
Sorry, I meant this message for anxietygal102.
i was wondering if you still get yr flutters still…i am 63 and ive started to get them had ECG and bloods done it feels like a buzzing and flutter in my heart but when I test my pulse I can’t feel tge flutters strange .