Hi everyone,

I mentioned in a previous post that I have developed panic disorder from an underlying health anxiety. Since this panic disorder started I have developed an obsession with my heart, which having read through the forum seems to be quite a common trait. I don't believe I'm having a heart attack, but instead start to conjure make-believe heart disease images. This is partly fuelled sooo much by my persistant pulse checking which I do more times per day than I can properly count.

I know I need to stop taking it, to gain more reassurance that my heart is healthy (i've had lots of ECG's too and BP checks, and blood tests), which is easier said than done when it's become such a bad habit. I just wondered if anyone had successfully replaced pulse checking with a good habit, or a good distraction until it's easy enough not to take it?

Thanks Stu