Heart palpitations

For the last few days, my heart has been racing out of nowhere several times a day, making me feel like I just sprinted up seven flights of stairs. Sometimes it’s a bit slower, sometimes faster—my pulse jumps anywhere from 70 to 120. (Just for context, my resting heart rate is usually around 70-80, and I haven't really exercised in three years since I have a pretty sedentary lifestyle). My blood pressure is typically around 85/45, and I think the only side effect of that is getting lightheaded whenever I stand up too fast. These palpitations feel like my heart is literally going to jump out of my chest 😲, though I don't think I actually have an arrhythmia. I don't drink alcohol or coffee, I don't smoke, and I don't do drugs, but I definitely don't eat particularly healthy either (though I'm not overweight).

I usually live a pretty high-stress, fast-paced life, but I'm actually off work this week and have zero obligations. It's happening even when I'm just sitting around, taking walks, playing cards, or window shopping—basically, nothing mentally or physically taxing at all.

Are palpitations dangerous for someone under 25? And what should I do when I feel them happening?

I had them when I was eighteen. On the surface, it looked like I wasn't doing anything at all—just spent my days lying around.😁Yeah, but my therapist was actually working on me.🙂 Back then, I didn't even realize I was basically falling apart from all the stress. I honestly wondered how I was managing to stay so composed through it all.😍

I honestly have no idea what's going on with you...

Yeah, I ended up in the ER myself. It was a bit more serious than just heart palpitations, though. Stress was the culprit behind the whole thing.

Alex Patel96 said:I dealt with them when I was 18. On the surface, it looked like I wasn't doing anything at all—just lounging around😁—but my mind was working overtime.🙂 Back then, I didn't even realize I was actually falling apart from all the stress I was dealing with. I honestly wondered how I was managing to stay so calm.😍

I'm not sure what's going on in your specific case...

Oh, and I've ended up in the ER myself. My issues were a bit more serious than just heart palpitations, but stress was definitely the culprit.

Stress, stress, stress. I mean, who isn't stressed? What am I supposed to do, move to a lighthouse in Hawaii or go live in the woods? Sign up for yoga classes or hire a life coach? 😁

Is there any way for doctors to tell if the cause is physical or psychological? Like, should I even bother seeing them?

copperrider20 said:Stress, stress, stress. I mean, who isn't stressed out? What am I supposed to do, move to a lighthouse in Hawaii or just go off the deep end? Sign up for yoga classes or hire some expensive life coach? 😁

Can doctors even tell if the cause is physical or psychological, or am I just wasting my damn time seeing them?

They really should be able to.😁 I went through an exhaustive cardiac workup, and for what? Nothing!🤣 My heart is perfectly fine!😬