Is it anxiety?

[Bluebird84]

Every now and then it feels like my heart is in my throat, I can feel my heart beat very strong, it takes my breath away and I need to remind myself to breath. I don't panic or anything, but it's starting to worry me. Is this anxiety or maybe a heart issue?

[Mbuna]

Bluebird

They are the symptoms of a panic attack. Is it just the sensation, or does this occur because you are worrying about something. Usually panic attacks have some sort of a trigger. Its not necessarily the same trigger all the time.  For me its usually some problem at work but sometimes its other things. If these attacks just happen randomly for no real reason then you should go and see your GP. He or she can run an ECG or hook you up to a holter monitor to check your heart. A racing heart is not good regardless of the cause. You need to get it checked out even if its for your own piece of mind.

 Cheers

Mbuna