Severe anxiety due to thinking my heart is going to stop!

[kellykelly]

Hi all

I have recently been described with anxiety, I have never suffered with it before and it was come on really quite suddenly. Along with this, and it sounds a bit silly when typing it aloud, but does anyone else have a severe fear of their heart stopping?

I have got into the habit of constantly checking my pulse and if it feels weak to me or I think it skips a beat I have this panic feeling come over me, sometimes I find it really hard to get to sleep because as soon as I start to drift off a thought kicks in that maybe I am passing out or my brain has given up - I often have to get my boyfriend or someone at work to check it for me and I feel ridiculous but it is quite comforting that someone else is reassuring me..


Anyway, I just wondered if there was anyone out there that feels like this and how they have dealt with it?

[Louna]

Id love to know the answer to this too, i feel the same :(

[Mrsacdc]

I used to be like this when my anxiety and panic first started. I've really done nothing to medicate myself because of pharmocaphobia, but over time It's become less prevalent.

Also, keep in mind that it would take alot for your heart to stop.

I'm sorry I'm not much more help :(