Thank you for your encouragement, but like you probably know, we always think our situation is unique.
I get palpitations all the time. When I am stressed, when I am happy, when I am tired, laying in bed, bending over, walking in the wind, walking up hill, when it's really hot and humid, all the time! Everything makes them happen. I have a congenital heart defect that the docs say isn't that bad and that the palps won't hurt me. I had an echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor and ekg and they say these palps are harmless. I just can't believe them.
I don't believe they are caused by anxiety all the time because I don't have panic attacks until I get palpitations. I used to have panic attacks years ago and got rid of them. Maybe I am having panic but in a different way now. Maybe instead of having an emotional attack, I am having palpitations instead. Does that make sense?
I don't want to go on meds for anxiety. I feel so not in control and dependant and weak if I have to go on meds. I just want to feel normal and deal with life like I see so many others deal with it.
I don't know what to do anymore. When I get these palps I feel like such a loser and want to just scream and freak out from the frustration.
Sorry for the long post. Thanks for listening.
