Checking Pulse?? - Anxiety Message Board

gxpark1234 · 04-19-2006, 10:49 AM

Anyone else check their pulse like over 50 times a day.. i do this constantly because i feel like my heart is skipping or will stop.. is this an anxiety reaction?? sorry for all these posts lately.. i really appreciate the support.. thanks

mr_panicky · 04-19-2006, 12:20 PM

I used to check it way more than I do now. I just did it to see if it was abnormal from what it usually is.

Do yourself a favor, go to your Dr and request an EKG, Echocardiagram, and a Stress Test. Those tests will give you an medically sound answer as to how healthy your heart is.

Remember fear fuels anxiety and panic.

tnmomofive · 04-19-2006, 12:29 PM

yeah I was doing this this morning because my pulse was feeling slow and weak with some PVC junk going on doesnt do me any good though I know its acting funny sometimes and I was told my heart is fine.

rubyrearview · 04-19-2006, 12:52 PM

I was diagnosed with agoraphobia with panic disorder in 1975. Pulse checking is common with agoraphobia sufferers. I still do it occasionally, but 8 months ago I was diagnosed with three auto-immune diseases plus have two herniated discs and I take alot of medication.
Do you know what medication changed my life back in 1994? My pysch finally got me to take Prozac and I got so much better. I was scared to take it because I knew it messed with your brain chemicals but it produced so many positive results I couldn't have cared less. It literally changed my life.

haleysmum · 04-19-2006, 05:17 PM

Hi yep I was EXACTLY the same as you when I was at my worse

and the more I done it the more I freaked myself out so I try not to do it now.. I hope you feel better soon