Heart palpitation for no reason

Libran · Post by **Libran** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:41 pm

Has anyone had a heart palpitation for no reason? Like, it came out of the blue, no external factors? I was just sitting on my coach and watching TV. Nothing violent or anxiety-provoking...and then all of a sudden, my heart started pounding/racing and I freaked out and ended up panicking because of the symptom. I've had several EKGs, blood tests, chest Xray and everything came out negative, which is great, but I'm just tired of dealing with palpitations. They are so strong and scare the hell outta me.
Anyone who has experienced this, please let me know. It's not the first time where it happened and I had no external cause for it.

I'd like to know what did you do for yourself when it happened to you? What were you doing when it happened? What was running thru your mind when it was happening?

I just want to get over of being so afraid so hopefully, some advice will help me out.

Cervantes · Post by **Cervantes** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:08 pm

Yes, over the last couple decades I have had a number of them. They take your breath away. And they used to be scary. But I know what the are now, they are just a part of all the stuff going on in your head. Like a panic attack int the middle of the night when you where sound a sleep.
Something is bothering you, try and find out what.
Michael in Ewa Beach.

Vegasmomof4 · Post by **Vegasmomof4** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:52 pm

I just had a follow up visit with my heart dr. there are so many reasons you get them including hormones is it close to your period????

Jane Stewart · Post by **Jane Stewart** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:57 pm

Libran, I can totally relate!
Last week I'm at work nothing horrible or stressful had taken place. I"m on my first break in the washroom. I finish washing my hands and I thought hmmm maybe I'll apply some lipstick and mascara. I'm leaning into the mirror applying mascara, the washroom was empty and very quiet. For some unexplained reason this creepy feeling just washed over me. Then I feel my heart rate starting to increase faster and faster. I try to calm myself down but I guess I didn't do I really good job. I left the washroom and continued down the hall way and upstairs to my office area. At this time I was having a full on panic attack, I felt so spacey like at out of body experience. So needless to say I know how you feel, it really upset me because I have always been pretty good at work "mentally" and I was just so surprised it came out of the blue like that. Now as Cervantes said there is probably something troubling us but honestly I have no idea what triggered it that day in the washroom for me?

JEMJEM721 · Post by **JEMJEM721** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:56 pm

I know exactly the feeling you had the same happened for me I was sitting on the couch and saying life is good the kids were playing I thought now I can watch a movie. In the past I did have panic attacks but they were connected to something a thought or an event etc. All of a sudden my heart was racing and I started to freak I could not imagine why I was feeling that way. After 3 years since that terrible day I have not been the same. I had all the test ekg,sonogram,stress and I was told it was anxeity. Til this day it bothers me and haunts me. It is funny I look back and had my period the next day but it wasnt unitl a long time after that I connected the two anxeity and pms but the drs and therapist said that I always had anxeity and pms had nothing to do with it. I went to therapist and I never really found out the source which makes it more sad. I have hit rockbottom a couple of times and I feel that this has greatly effected me on so many levels. This is a horrible feeling and I wish I knew what it is that would ever make me feel better.

~Lisa~ · Post by **~Lisa~** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:04 pm

Yup, happens all the time to me. And I feel the same way you do, and I tend to freak out a little bit when it happens, but I just try and convince myself that it's anxiety.

Lynn1981 · Post by **Lynn1981** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:08 pm

Libran,

It's weird, I was sitting on the couch and watching TV when my heart began to pound like crazy. It's hardly ever happened before. I was able to just say to myself "that's weird" and think about something else.

I am making a decision that will be important for my future tomorrow and underneath it all I think I'm stressed about it. So, I can relate. I'm going to try to get a good night's sleep after listening to the relaxation tape.

dawfai · Post by **dawfai** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:06 am

yes, i know what you are talking about!I'm now on atenolol it keeps it regulated and that don't happen unless it should.I have had no side affects.This is due to anixety even when you are not doing anything.Hope this helps

natalief · Post by **natalief** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:37 am

Dear Libran,You are not alone with is happening to you. Several responded and each have the same thing happen with palpitations. It's always good to have the problem checked out medically before blaming it on anxiety. I have my panic attacks under controll but they are still with me. The tape on panic attacks is very helpful to me. I did not know all the material covered on the tape. Out of the blue in a hotel lobby I got a good one. My heart was racing so fast my shirt was moving. I moved to a corner of the lobby so I could feel secure. I told myself this is a panic attack. I remindedmyself I would not die and I was not having a heart attack. I closed my eyes,probably looked foolish, and controlled my breathing and did visulation. I did the path and the waterfall. Controlling the breathing is a big part of getting it under controll. The person I was with came to the lobby. I simply said "I'm having a panic attack and I need time to get it under controll".He is aware I take them and stood by until I felt better. I do know what set me off,however it just came on me. I sometimes start to feel dizzy and I know this is a start of one. I like to catch them here and then the heart palpitations do not happen. I do know why the one happened in the hotel. I didn't think the incident bothered me but apparently it did. I like the relaxation tape and the panic attack tape. The entire program has been useful to me. I am getting to know myself better and have some wonderful positive supportive friends. This has been a tremendous help. A few people in my life are very negative and non supporting. I limit my contact with them. It has taken a long time for me to fget to the place I am at now and I keep making progress. Take care and know you are not alone. Love, Natalie

Superchic · Post by **Superchic** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:30 am

I am scared to go to Dr.s? I am having female problems. Hormones and Anxiety really work together