How do I stop heart palpitations?!
Question: Yes, I am under a lot of stress, and there's not much I can do to make it go away
Answers: Yes, I am under a lot of stress, and there's not much I can do to make it go away
I used to get heart palpitations all the time. Then I would worry about the palpitations which made them worse.
I saw 3 doctors to get advice on getting rid of them. One doctor gave me some freaky heart medicine - but it didn't work.
The other doctors told me that they would go away when my stress went away. In the meantime they both told me no one has ever died of heart palpitations - so don't worry about having them.
ps. Un-Cola is right. It does help to cut down on caffeine although I would still get them.
Excessive amounts of caffeine are often the cause of palpitations. Cut back on the coffee.
Might be severe anxiety attacks causing your heart palpitations, or it could be a more serious heart condition. Either way, consult your physician.
This Patient Guide is written for the loved ones of heart patients who are dealing with the short-term stress that comes with a test, procedure or recent diagnosis of heart disease. It explains why support is so important to a loved one with heart disease. It also offers practical strategies on how to support a loved one while also taking care of yourself.