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Q: Heart Beats Faster Than Usual!

asked by: anxietyfreak on July 1st, 2005

Experienced User

I just noticed that my heart has been repeatedly beating faster and faster everytime I feel it, but the only time I feel my heart is when I am scared or having a panic attack. It feels like it starts out slow and then continues to rapidly beat faster and faster. Do you think that maybe it's because of my anxiety?

Replies(2)

lynn74

replied on July 1st, 2005

Experienced User

Most likely yes, but ask doc to check you

in general anxiety sufferers should ignore their hearts, just let your heart do whatever it wants to do
deep slow breathing should help

anxietyfreak

replied on July 4th, 2005

Experienced User

Thanx's I will try to take deep breaths, next time my heart starts to beat fast.

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