stress and anxiety

[lovetoread]

I just joined this group tonight. I've had anxiety attacks for many years but in the last couple years, it's my heartbeat that upsets me the most. My heart races and I'm shaky all the time. I can literally see my heart beating in my sternum area. I also have pain in my jaw from clenching and was diagnosed with TMJ. I'm stressed all the time with work and 3 young kids and mostly unhappy even though I don't want to feel this way. I'm getting very fed up with constant worry about my mental state and health...my heartbeat is causing a ton of stress ...

[emily51964]

Hi and welcome. So sorry to hear what you are going through but rest assured We are all here for the same reasons. But it is important to recognise that the heart beat you are worried about is a result of the stress you are feeling, I can also see my heart beat in my sternum I think that's normal :)
Have you been to see your gp at all? Everyday stress can take its toll. Have a read through some posts here and you will see xx good lucky