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What is wrong with me

Lindy77
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I’m struggling so bad. I have been to 3 different doctors and I’ve had ECG’S I’ve worn a 24hr holter monitor which I’m still waiting for the results but all other tests say there’s nothing wrong with my heart yet I swear there is something wrong. I think I’m going crazy… I get heart flutters and palpitations my heart races I get pain in my left arm and I’m my chest I get lightheaded and I swear my heart is just going to stop and this is daily.. but according to the doctors there’s nothing wrong.. I don’t know where to turn next

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Added
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Thanks so much for your reply Bob... I do breathing and it has definitely helped, but a bit like Lindy when I am stressing and my heart starts doing strange things I feel as if something terrible is about to happen.  I am now trying very hard just to accept these feelings instead of fighting against them and that seems to make things a little easier too.  I guess it is just a continuing process.   

Bob_22
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No worries Added! That sounds great. It seems like you are already engaging in something known as mindfulness. If you need any tips or relaxation exercises which might help there are few on this website here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/staying-well/relaxation-exercises 

Hope that helps!

 

Bob

Added
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Thanks so much Bob... I will check this out and let you know how I go. 

therising
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Hi Lindy77 and Added

 

Wondering if a neurologist could be the way to go if there's nothing showing up in relation to the heart. I'll offer a couple of experiences so the neurologist aspect makes more sense:

  1. My mum currently sees a neurologist based on her getting these sudden surges of what feels like anxiety. They come from out of the blue. They're basically harmless brain related glitches. It's like if a glitch or charge happens in a part of her brain that relates to her nervous system, she'll feel her nervous system suddenly 'in charge'
  2. Myself, I'm a gal who used to experience silent migranes (migranes without headaches). Seriously weird stuff. I've stopped getting them. I could tell the parts of my brain impacted by a migrane (the parts that include speech, feeling down left side of my body, cognitive function, nervous system charges etc. Fun times, not.

Not sure why the glitches happen. Perhaps it's a recalibration thing in some cases. Hopskotch22 mentions menopause. The recalibration through peri menopause and menopause, for example, can be intense. So much in the body is changing and the brain and body have to constantly recalibrate until the process is complete.

 

If it is a 'power surge' kind of thing you're experiencing, for some reason, perhaps the question comes down to what's putting you in (a state of) charge you can actually feel? Chemical sensitivity, environmental or diet? Stress surges? The bad habit of shallow breathing (I'm guilty of myself) can be another factor, which has some seriously interesting side effects worth looking into? The side effects can come down to the body's way of reacting to and coping with shallow breathing. Such a habit can impact every energy system in the body, from the nervous system to the lymphatic system through to the cardiovascular system and muscular system etc.

 

Hoping you find your answers and they offer great relief❤️

Added
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Hi Therising 

It was so interesting to read your message.  Things that happen in the body that are out of the ordinary can be so scary... Good to hear that your strange migraines have stopped and that your Mum is getting help for her surges.  I think there is a lot to be said for looking and considering all possible options.

Thanks for posting about your experiences its very helpful.

Added
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Hi Bob Just thought I would write a quick reply to let you  know I've checked out the link and the guided breathing and relaxation is great!!  I also found a thread there that lists some positive affirmations... it is so helpful too ... thanks again. 

Bob_22
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No worries Added!

 

Thanks for letting me know! Great to hear that you have found some of the exercises helpful. There are also apps available ( I used to use the calm app) but a lot of them are payment required whereas online you can find many of the recordings/techniques for free. Please feel free to share any other helpful strategies you find and thanks again for updating us! 😊💙

 

Bob