Pulse racing

[anx mum]

Does anyone have a racing pulse whilst at rest?

[Karita]

Yes, and I can't understand it. How long have you had that?

[anx mum]

Noticed it today do u count yours do u think its panic?

[Karita]

If it's extra fast then I realise panic is coming and try to take some slow, deep breaths. If you are worried about it then I would recommend that. But some of the time I am just aware of my heart beating much faster than my husband's is, and I think that is because I just don't find it easy to relax. Even when I feel relaxed the thoughts are still whirling round my head.

How fast is your heart going? Are you anxious?

[anx mum]

Yeah feel anxious its going fast

[Karita]

Take some deep breaths, count as you breathe. In, 1, 2, 3, 4... out, 1, 2, 3, 4... in... out... after a while you should feel your heart start to slow down. Don't think about anything else apart from your steady breaths.

[Karita]

How are you doing now? Hope you're OK. *hugs*

[anx mum]

Still feels fast maybe im getting anxious.

[Karita]

Are you anxious about anything specific hon?

[anx mum]

Been worrying cos been getting chestpain but it seems better today. Doc says i have severe anxiety

[Karita]

OK, well try to calm your breathing down and not concentrate on your heartbeat. Maybe you could trying popping soem music on to disract you...

[anx mum]

thanx hope it goes down

[Maybe_Baby]

I do!
Only when im anxious, and im aware that i am.
then i feel my pulse and it gets faster, then the panic really starts to kick in :(
Its such a horrible feeling.
I normally notice mine when im at rest.
xx