Nicole Ortiz51 said:I’m running into a bit of a problem and I'm hoping someone can help. June was a pretty brutal month for me stress-wise, and ever since then, just thinking about something I'm afraid of sends my heart racing. As soon as I feel that palpitation, I start panicking, which makes everything worse. I get this huge sense of insecurity, shortness of breath, agitation, and dizziness from the racing heart. Since I've never had heart issues before, I'm thinking my head is playing tricks on me—I've always struggled with insecurity in general, and this is feeding into it. It's getting uncomfortable when I'm out in public, so I wanted to ask if anyone has advice on how to shake these fears? It's starting to worry me that even a passing thought about something scary triggers this...
Thanks a lot 👍
Hi there,
it sounds like you might be dealing with some mild, passing anxiety.
If this keeps up, go see a cardiologist. They might prescribe you a beta blocker like Atenolol. If you're certain this is purely stress-related, seeing a psychologist might be better; they could suggest some mild antidepressants or beta blockers.
I'm sure you'll bounce back quickly. Before you head to the doctor, though, try using some positive self-suggestion to help steady yourself.
Just keep telling yourself that you're okay, that everything is under control, and there's no reason to panic.
One thing: please don't go grabbing random herbal teas or buying over-the-counter pills at a drugstore without a prescription. In my experience, those usually do more harm than good.
Hopefully, you'll feel like yourself again very soon and get back to your normal routine.
Best,