Trying to avoid panic attack!!!

Hi HA.,

This is a higher resting heart rate...but it is likely due to anxiety.  Phsyical symptoms are often our first indication of stress...we often don't even register it on a conscious/mental level.

Our bodies have a natural reaction to stress. This is a good thing when faced with danger. Our HR increases, so that we are alert and ready to fight or make flight!

When not faced with an actual danger...but triggered by anxiety, these symptoms can be scary and confusing, compouding the anxiety...resulting in a cycle of anxiety=symptoms=more anxiety. :(

You can help break the cycle by using some coping skills. Have you checked out the great ones in our Resources? Are you practicing them daily if so?

If you would like me to post some specific links that I think would benefit you, let me know...and I will gladly do so.:)

I hope that you feel relief soon!

S.C.

My non-professional opinion? Been there done that. Your doc isn't concerned. Your tests came back negative so you're golden. Your BP is totally awesome! As for the resting heart rate, it can jump up to that and even higher just from being nervous (which means every time you check it, it's more nerve-wracking and thus, up goes the HR).

Those numbers are really all okay and within normal ranges, especially given that you have anxiety. Our HR's fluctuate so much throughout the day. It's a good thing they do, too! It's part of what keeps us healthy. Plus, bear in mind......your heart is beating! You're alive! Enjoy life....





M.

Hey there from my experience I have has panick attacks with heart rate 170 probably higher I was too scared to check it cyz it would freak me out more had my heart checked out and all good wich I'm really glad that it's only anxiety and not actually a heart related issue :), that's how I comfort my self at times I say I hate anxiety and panick attack but thank God it's not actually something wrong with the heart . 136 is not that bad for a anxious person, i worry about my heart ALL the time and it sucks have you tried a beta blocker ever ? I take them everyday it slows your resting heart rate But still sometimes it gets high even on the meds 😞 hang in there and positive thinking really helps.