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Can A Lot Of Anxiety And Stress Cause A Heart Attack In A Person With A Healthy Heart?
By administrator | July 7, 2009
I have been to 2 cardiologists and a whole bunch of other doctors to check if I have a heart problem. They’ve done multiple tests and all conclude that I have a healthy heart. At times I feel a sense of my heart skipping a beat and off and on pain, I do suffer from some health anxiety and it stresses me out. I have a heart obsession I’m always afraid of something happening with my heart. I’m 21 yrs old and overweight but I have been eating healthy. I eat fish, lots of veggies and drink organic juices. So I just want to know if thinking bad things all the time can cause bad things to happen?
Topics: Anxiety disorder | 7 Comments »
June 26th, 2009 at 3:31 am
I am the same exact way. I have been experiencing panic/anxiety attacks for a little more than a year. It is one of the scariest feelings in the world when you think something is wrong with your heart. I experience heart palpitations very often. I am constantly wondering if I am going to die, but the doctor keeps reassuring me that my heart is healthy, and I am absolutely fine.
To answer your question, yes, a great deal of stress, can cause a heart attack, but I don’t think you have anything to worry about at age 21. Obeisity, is also a factor in heart disease, but again, if your doctor has assured you that your heart is healthy, then my advice is to take his word. When you feel that your heart is skipping a beat, remember your conversations with your doctor. If you need immediate reassurance, visit the ER, most likely, they will give you something to calm you, and then send you home. I’ve been there and done that MANY times.
A pshycotheropist would probably give you the stregnth to over come your anxiety attacks on your own. I am just beginning to self cope myself. Sometimes, I wonder if I suffer from hypocondriocis.
Also, be sure to ask your health professional about any prescription drugs that can help you overcome your fears. I hate being prescribed meds, but I was taking .05 mg of xanax 3x per day, and you’d be suprised at how much it helped me. It was a little expensive though, so my doctor suggested klonopin. 1mg, 2 tx per day. It works great as well. I suggest you discuss your options with your doctor, and see if that helps.
Panic attacks are by far the most scary things I have ever experienced, and sometimes, they are hard to get through. However, It sounds to me like you are experiencing the same problem. Just keep eating healthy and I think you will be just fine. I hope you can find something to help you cope with this disorder. No one should have to live their life in fear.
If you ever need reassurance you can email me. jessicamay0120@yahoo.com. I have found that talking with others with the same problem is one thing that always made me feel more comfortable. Try not to think about it, that only makes things worse. Remember, many people have this disorder, and you will be ok, and hopefully someday be able to overcome these attacks all together! Good luck with everything and take care!
June 26th, 2009 at 3:31 am
definitely
June 26th, 2009 at 3:31 am
I have that problem from time too time i think its just stress, nothing has ever happened to me but it is a scary situation, you just need to try and calm down and relax a bit more and it may help.
June 26th, 2009 at 3:31 am
Hi. Stress can cause a number of problems. Even if you are in perfect health. It can even make your hair fall out. It can definitely cause a heart attack or even a stroke. This has been my experience. I would just stay away from stress as much as you can.
June 26th, 2009 at 3:31 am
Nearly everybody has some amount of post ventricular or post atrial contractions (PVC’s or PAC’s). In people who are especially sensitive to feeling them they can feel like a skipped beat–they’re not; they are just a little out of sync. They are harmless. If you’ve had all the tests and been assured your heart is healthy, get outside and move your body more and stop with the juices. Organic or not, juices are high in calories because they are high in sugar. Eat the fruits instead and drink water like it’s from the fountain of youth! And brush and floss– along with exercise and a diet low in fat and high in fiber, those are the best ways to ensure heart health.
August 10th, 2009 at 8:26 am
I guess if you think a lot and go into depression auite often then a healthy heart may turn into a non healthy one in no time. Depression, worries and panic are the root cause of heart problems.
Deep breathing exercises are excellent for anxiety and many people report positive results from meditation. Some other natural anxiety remedies to look into are St.John’s Wort, SAMe, L-Theanine, and Tryptophan.
January 20th, 2010 at 2:22 am
Hello everyone! If your skipped beats are result from anxiety then your heart is fine .No problem with that.I have been checked by 12 cardiologists and they concluded the same thing.If your heart tests are fine then nothing to get worried about.You should take some anti anxiety medicine along with doing some brisk walk and stress relieving.As Jason Ellis, an expert on anxiety related problems.He advised me some relaxation exercises and I found them working them well enough.