I've made myself anxious tonight and its brought on all my heart related symptoms. It's obvious I've done it to myself but even so, when the symptoms are here, it feels like a real heart problem. I'm frustrated as well, because of how easily led my brain seems to be.
I'll tell you the situation - I decided to start taking a multivitamin tonight to see if that boosts my energy levels. As soon as I took it, I thought "I hope it doesn't disagree with my stomach" and I pretty much got a stomach ache straight away. I also started noticing my heart beating quick and a bit of chest tightness. I then thought I wonder if the vitamin has something in it that might give me palpitations. That made my heart beat quicker. I'm now thinking because there's some weird chemical reaction going on which is encouraging or worsening a "real" heart problem.
I started getting symptoms almost before I noticed myself thinking the thoughts.
Unless it's the biggest coincidence in the world, it's clearly anxiety but my question is - how could I have stopped it? My brain seemed to go straight to worrying before I knew it. Has anyone got any tips for improving their brains first thoughts or improving the body's reaction?
Thanks