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December 29th, 2011
I would be at home playing games and all of a sudden i can feel my heart beating faster than usual even when i get up from lying down sometimes it comes from nowhere they scare me cause i think my heart will explode im only 25 i do suffer from anxiety been to the doctors done an ECG on me blood count says im healthy and not to worry its anxiety i find it hard to believe the mind can cause all this i can sleep ok it scares me knowing that it comes out of nowhere for no reason and it keeps happening most of the day regardless of what im doing would valium work for me or should i keep trying without the drugs do want to depend on drugs its just weird the dr does not seem worried the slightest bit about this i have done counciling but im still feeling this way dont no what to do anybody share these same symptoms
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ipsurvivor
replied December 31st, 2011
Don't know about the heart exploding but the panic attack is not necessarily something you can control with your mind the way some people think you can. Panic attacks are not always caused by external stimuli. If you are experiencing a surge of chemicals in your CNS you can't just tell yourself to chill. People will say, "just calm down". A comprehensive approach would probably help and a physician who takes your condition seriously. You should be cautious about drugs but you also look to how this is affecting your life. A panic attack at work sucks and adverse drug reactions suck. You probably should talk to someone (a doctor) experienced in panic attacks.
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ipsurvivor
replied December 31st, 2011
Don't know about the heart exploding but the panic attack is not necessarily something you can control with your mind the way some people think you can. Panic attacks are not always caused by external stimuli. If you are experiencing a surge of chemicals in your CNS you can't just tell yourself to chill. People will say, "just calm down". A comprehensive approach would probably help and a physician who takes your condition seriously. You should be cautious about drugs but you also look to how this is affecting your life. A panic attack at work sucks and adverse drug reactions suck. You probably should talk to someone (a doctor) experienced in panic attacks.
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bluehazel707
replied January 1st, 2012
Stress is Americas #1 KILLER
It's hard to avoid stress. Deep breathing helps me when I get like this. Sometimes I swear I can hear my heart beating. I also have to watch high cholesterol foods, as this does seem to trigger these attacks. I notice that after a short walk, I feel better too. Get well and live healthy. We only got one life so use it to your advantage. Someone once told me to drink plenty of water.
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amylouise950507
replied January 2nd, 2012
hey dont worry about it i get the same thing when im really relaxed. its like a mini panic attack. deep breaths and fully relax your mind before you go to bed and ive found it alot easier Smile x
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amylouise950507
replied January 2nd, 2012
hey dont worry about it i get the same thing when im really relaxed. its like a mini panic attack. deep breaths and fully relax your mind before you go to bed and ive found it alot easier Smile x
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