[Jojo12]

Well...I found you guys as I was working myself up over some palps. Of course I was searching the web and freaking myself out until I found you. Now I'm calm and even giggling a little because you all sound like me. Rational but still nervous over these things. A little history on me: I have probably had these stupid PVCs my whole life but really started to notice them when my thyroid went out. Then it was a whole myriad of anxiety, palps, blood sugar problems, ER visits and blood pressure machines (my horrible obsession until my husband took it away). My super active lifestyle came to a screeching halt. I gained weight and have been trying to get this all under control ever since. Thyroid is under control, check. Anxiety, manageable naturally with breathing. Blood sugar was secondary to anxiety/panic attacks from the palps so that is gone. Haven't gone to the ER in 6 years. Have had the FULL cardiac work up only to be told strong as a bull. But still feel weak as a baby chick (mentally). I have convinced myself to start working out regularly again but still every time I start the treadmill I worry about "them".

So that brings me to tonight. Some days I know I have them but keep going knowing I'm ok. Some days I feel every single one and freak out...tonight was a mild freak out. Lol!!

It's good to see I'm not alone...sorry to meet this way but at least we are the norm here.

[Chaoticdopey]

Originally Posted by Jojo12

Well...I found you guys as I was working myself up over some palps. Of course I was searching the web and freaking myself out until I found you. Now I'm calm and even giggling a little because you all sound like me. Rational but still nervous over these things. A little history on me: I have probably had these stupid PVCs my whole life but really started to notice them when my thyroid went out. Then it was a whole myriad of anxiety, palps, blood sugar problems, ER visits and blood pressure machines (my horrible obsession until my husband took it away). My super active lifestyle came to a screeching halt. I gained weight and have been trying to get this all under control ever since. Thyroid is under control, check. Anxiety, manageable naturally with breathing. Blood sugar was secondary to anxiety/panic attacks from the palps so that is gone. Haven't gone to the ER in 6 years. Have had the FULL cardiac work up only to be told strong as a bull. But still feel weak as a baby chick (mentally). I have convinced myself to start working out regularly again but still every time I start the treadmill I worry about "them".

So that brings me to tonight. Some days I know I have them but keep going knowing I'm ok. Some days I feel every single one and freak out...tonight was a mild freak out. Lol!!

It's good to see I'm not alone...sorry to meet this way but at least we are the norm here.

well you will have alot of support here, the blood pressure machine was my nemasis, had my first full blown panic panic attack when i saw my bp at 180/93, got to the er and it droped back to normal. its a scary machine when you own it. hope you feel alittle better tonight

[dr461]

Welcome, Jojo. You have found the right place. People here are incredibly supportive, and have all had the same experiences that you have had. NOBODY will freak out here, and tell you that you're seriously ill--we know that for the most part, PVCs and PACs are totally benign conditions. People here have a strong correlation between anxiety/depression/panic disorders and PVCs and other ectopics--so we've all walked your route. Just ask anybody here, and you will generally get great advice on how to control one's reaction to the symptoms. PVCs can't be cured, and are not anything of concern 99.9% of the time, but one needs to learn how to live with them.

[CMoore416]

Hi jojo and welcome. I too had thyroid issues that started my tail spin. I was hyperthyroid/Graves and buy did it wreak havoc on me. I developed every symptom known for it and developed panic, phobias and anxiety as well as a health anxiety which lingers with me now. I went on meds for 4 years and I am finally in remission for the last year with no evidence of the antibodies indicative of graves (yay!!!) then 6 months ago after a series of stressful events I started feeling my PVCs. I would have them hours and noticed them more frequently after any exertion at all. I had all the tests run (some twice!) and all was benign. Bit it three me into a severe depression, fear and anxiety issues. In fact I'm dealing with my HA again now as now I worry about me health all the time. So I totally feel your pain! Just wanted to say welcome!!

[Jojo12]

Thanks for the welcome. Today was so much better. I know i have them but havent felt them. I read an article last night from here that said "let them happen" and I've tried to adopt that today. For the most part i've grown accustomed to them but every once in a while...

Thank you for sharing your stories.

[CMoore416]

Yeah it's hard to get to the point where you just forget them. I'm havingtem now and a panic attack to match. Of course I just left a car dealership where I was at for 2+ hours negotiating only to leave because I couldn't make a Commitment!! No wonder I'm anxious

[Jojo12]

Originally Posted by CMoore416

Yeah it's hard to get to the point where you just forget them. I'm havingtem now and a panic attack to match. Of course I just left a car dealership where I was at for 2+ hours negotiating only to leave because I couldn't make a Commitment!! No wonder I'm anxious

Ugh!! Sorry to hear!! We will be car shopping soon too...boo!! You know what i found in lieu of drugs...its called Rescue Spray by Bach Flower. It works. all natural and has been around for 50+ years...its even safe during preg! Dont take if you are on Rx drugs for anxiety but if not it might be a good try. Hope you feel better!!

[Katie]

Rescue remedy? I've heard mixed reviews from people but I think I'm going to try it. An Australian woman made me a bush flower essence that I didn't really feel like was working so it kinda turned me off to the flower essences.

[Jojo12]

For some reason this one works for me. The first time i used it i was super skeptical and i felt instant calming. Oh yeah and its Rescue Remedy i just use the spray form! lol!

[Chaoticdopey]

cant use it with anxiety meds because i think it increases the serotonin in your brain, as do anxiety meds