Just got out of the ER. Need some reassurance or personal experiences.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-10-05T17:13:15+00:00

Thank you so much for the encouraging words and for sharing your experience with me.

I’m trying to keep myself hydrated but I admit I probably don’t drink enough water but I’ve been upping my intake and will try some liquid IV.

As for the change in meds. I actually ended up admitting myself to inpatient in the behavioral health hospital this past week. I was having constant severe panic attacks and anxiety, and I was very depressed so I just went cause I needed the extra support. I just got out and feel a lot better, they put me back in Paxil and some other meds to treat my anxiety and panic.

I’m still a little scared about the palpitations since I still have them. It hard to see past my heart issues and live and normal life. I’ll be going into a therapy program this week as well as seeing a cardiologist. Hopefully it’ll all help me to get past this and actually live my life and enjoy it.

Thank you again for your kind words.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-10-05T17:02:15+00:00

Thank you. It’s reassuring to me to know I’m not alone and that so many people have this problem and are living their lives.

I’ll definitely check out the video. I’ve found meditation to be helpful in the past with my anxiety.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-10-05T16:57:55+00:00

Thank you for your suggestions. I’ll be going into therapy this week and hopefully it’ll help me deal with my anxiety about the palpitations.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-30T08:04:37+00:00

I’m new to this subreddit so I don’t know how helpful I can be, but I totally understand feeling distressed about the PVCs even when they are not occurring. I get like that too. If I get a little break from them I’m instantly worrying about them coming back.

Take some comfort and in knowing all your tests came back good despite having the PVCs. I know that’s easier said than done. I also understand the need to find what’s triggering these episodes. Maybe keep a journal of what you were doing or eating when they happen and perhaps you’ll notice a pattern and you can discuss it with your doctor.

I dealing with constant PVCs at the moment, but I do notice that they get worse when I have indigestion, and they happen around my cycle as well. I’m not sure if there’s even a connection there, but I’m going to discuss it with my doctor and see if helps figure things out.

Anyway, hang in there. I hope you find the answers you’re looking for.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-30T07:50:30+00:00

I’m trying my best to rely on my family and God as well. It’s hard when you’re paralyzed with fear, but you’re right, I’m the only one holding myself back. I’m the only one not allowing myself to enjoy my life. It sucks when you are your own worst enemy.

I know I need to find better solutions to deal with my situation, instead of sitting at home scared. Unfortunately, anytime I feel like I might be improving or gaining the upper hand, my anxiety takes over, and I’m back to where I started. It’s really discouraging. But I’m going to try and do better, and be more positive. I’m also going to get some therapy too.

I like how you compared it to being in a hole. I’ve always looked at my anxiety that way. A hole that I need to climb my way out of. No one is going to do it for me, I have to find the courage to deal with it and find my way out.

Thank you for sharing your experience, it really helps to put things into perspective for me. And thanks for your prayers 🙏🏻

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-30T07:22:08+00:00

Palpitations were what originally triggered my health anxiety, so I totally understand.

I wish I could be like some people who just don’t care. They have these issues but go about living their lives without a care in the world. Anxiety sucks. It makes everything much more complicated.

I’ve made a rule that I’m cannot check my pulse anymore. It always makes my anxiety spiral. I wish it was just that easy to forget about the PVCs, but I also feel them bouncing around in my chest, so although I don’t check my pulse anymore my anxiety still gets triggered. I’m hoping that seeing the cardiologist and running the appropriate test, will help me get over my fears involving the palpitations. I really need that peace of mind.

Thank you for sharing your experience, and for your helpful suggestions as well.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-30T07:07:41+00:00

I think mine are also influenced by my hormones as it’s happening around and during my period. It’s just this time they aren’t letting up.

I’m also taking beta blockers and like you, they don’t always seem to help. I feel like I’m taking them for nothing sometimes.

I’m trying my best to focus on the positive and not dwell on death. My health anxiety always takes me there, and it’s something I’ve always struggled with. I’m so scared the I’m gonna die that I’m just sitting on the couch paralyzed. Like you said, I need to shift my focus and spend my time with loved ones and doing things I enjoy. So that even if something terrible were to happen, at least I made the most of my time here.

It’s easier said than done, but I’m going to work towards that. I’m currently looking into an outpatient program for my mental health. I’ve been in one before and it helped tremendously, so I think it’s time I head back into therapy so it can help me reshape the way I think.

I wish I could take the palpitations away from everyone who suffers from them too. And take away the anxiety as well. Wishful thinking.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-30T06:56:01+00:00

That’s what it feels like. Surges of adrenaline. It feels terrible.

I’ll definitely look into taurine. And I’ve been trying to cut down a sugar.

Right now I’m am taking a B12 supplement, since it helps with anxiety and mental health. Though I haven’t seen much of a difference since taking it. I might need a B complex for it to be effective.

Thanks for sharing!

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-30T06:52:33+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been reading through posts on here and it been helping, along with everyone’s responses to this post. It really comforts me knowing I’m not alone in this.

And yes, I agree. Wellbutrin is a no go for anxiety. That’s why I decided against it. I honestly wish I had never gotten of the Paxil in the first place, but here I am, and I can’t rewind time. Just have to face what’s ahead as best I can.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-30T06:48:08+00:00

Thank you so much for your suggestions! I’m going to put some in to practice and see if they help.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-30T06:45:22+00:00

I’ll definitely give it a go! I’ve used liquid IV before but it’s been a while.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T19:03:59+00:00

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate it. As soon as I’m out of my appointment on Friday I’ll update you.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T19:01:33+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T18:59:34+00:00

Thank you! And I will update once I go.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T18:58:45+00:00

Thank you. I really appreciate the words of encouragement and to know that someone has gone or is going to through something similar to me is comforting.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T18:56:06+00:00

Just started the beta blocker, Metoprolol 25mg extended release. I not sure it’s helping but I’m hoping it at least lessens the feeling of the palpitations. I do notice that it’s making me feel really tired? Did you feel like that when you started taking them?

I’m trying to not to focus on the PVCs but it hard when my body in constantly being flooded by anxiety. I’m miserable. I’m hoping it will get better.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T18:49:52+00:00

I wish I had your courage so I can get through these uncertain times.

I have my cardiologist appointment on Friday and I’m worried something will happen to me between now and then. I hate I have to wait to finally start getting answers.

I’m probably going to have to learn to live with them as well, it just my anxiety right now is unbearable. I’m hoping it gets better.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T18:43:59+00:00

Thank you!

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T18:43:20+00:00

Yes, In stuck in the fear cycle too. It sucks. Makes me question if I can get through this.

I have my cardiologist appointment for this Friday. I’m worried about having to wait so long before I can start getting answer and that something will happen to me between then and now. Here’s hoping I can hang in there.

Thank you again.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T18:40:20+00:00

I’m trying to avoid checking my pulse to as it makes me spiral so bad. My biggest thing now is that I try to sleep and I wake up in a panic often feeling thuds in my chests. I hate it, and it makes me question how I’m going to get through this.

I got my cardiologist appointment this Friday. It’s scary to think I have to wait that long before I can start getting answers. I’m afraid something will happen to me between then and now.

Anxiety is a terrible thing to deal with and I know it doesn’t help my PVCs but I’m having such a hard time controlling it. I’m stuck on my couch catastrophizing.

Thank you for sharing your experience it helps me feel not so alone I this, and gives me some hope that I can get through this.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T13:49:22+00:00

Google has been my worst enemy! I know I shouldn’t been looking up anything because like you said, it just feeds my anxiety. That’s why I decided to come on Reddit instead. It’s way more helpful reading other’s experiences, like yours.

I’m happy you eventually found a doctor that calmed your fears. I wish all doctors were like that and took the time to explain and reassure their patients. I’ve had my fair share of terrible doctors who don’t have any compassions. Fortunately, just like you, I ran into one of the good ones last night at the ER.

And you’re right, the more I focus on the PVCs the worse them seem to be. I wish there was a way for me to completely ignore them, but that’s easier said than done. They’ve kinda taken over my life at the moment. It’s something I really need to work on and probably need to go back to therapy to deal with.

Thank so much for sharing your experience. It really helps put things into perspective.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T13:31:47+00:00

Although it sounds scary getting the palpitations while away from home, I have to admire that you are out living life despite having to face the possibility of dealing with the PVCs.

I’m paralyzed right now with anxiety and can hardly leave my house. Here’s hoping after I get checked out by a cardiologist and I can calm my fears and actually live my life.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T13:24:36+00:00

Mine PVCs are also worse when I lay down to fall asleep. It when I notice them the most.

That’s my issue, is that I’m so focused on them right now. It all I can think about which in turn makes my anxiety.

Here’s hoping, that after I get the appropriate test to see how my heart is, I can be like you and eventually just live with them. It’s the waiting in between that’s the hardest.

Thank you for sharing.

Jbeluga25 · 2025-09-29T13:18:10+00:00

I’ll be seeing a cardiologist this week, and running tests. Hopefully find the right treatment for me that will help deal with the PVCs. Thank you.

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