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Experiencing Palpitations And Heart Racing When Under Stress And Anxiety. How To Overcome?

Hi, i m studying so hard at college,things are under pressure resulting in stress, panics.it seems like the above mentioned make my heart to race,palpitations and I feel sad all day .I have sleepless night and panic to much abt my heart. I went to doctor telling that is anxiety , at seems like symptoms occur everyday (feels like I m in other world not this one) really don t knw what to do.it seems like i have no hope for life. Any help you can offer?plzzz
posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Hi,
I do understand your concern. With the limited information, I can say that you are suffering from one of the anxiety disorders and may be depression as well. Anxiety as such causes autonomic symptoms like palpitations, tremors, sweating, etc. Had I been in your place, I would have immediately consulted a local psychiatrist as sooner the treatment starts, better is the prognosis.
If i would have been your treating psychiatrist, I would have preferred a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors together with teaching you some relaxation exercise.
Hope you get well soon
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Experiencing Palpitations And Heart Racing When Under Stress And Anxiety. How To Overcome?

Hi, I do understand your concern. With the limited information, I can say that you are suffering from one of the anxiety disorders and may be depression as well. Anxiety as such causes autonomic symptoms like palpitations, tremors, sweating, etc. Had I been in your place, I would have immediately consulted a local psychiatrist as sooner the treatment starts, better is the prognosis. If i would have been your treating psychiatrist, I would have preferred a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors together with teaching you some relaxation exercise. Hope you get well soon