Cardiac fears regarding masturbation.

[cardiochondriac]

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I’m not sure where this started. I’m 24 years old, I am overweight, and I struggle with PCOS. I also have had bouts of hypoglycemia, but do not have diagnosed diabetes.

Within the past several months, I have had instances of severe panic attacks Post masturbation. The panic will start post orgasm and last for around 20-30 minutes, but during that time my heart rate can increase up to 170 BPM at the worst, have experienced severe lightheadedness, and at my worst thought I would pass out and pass away. I did go to the ER on the worst occasion, and was given an EKG.

The EKG was normal, yet that has not calmed my anxiety. The EKG was taken after my heart rate calmed down.

I partially believe this may stem from instances where cannabis had my heart racing in the past (was a heavy smoker, has been two years now since I quit for good), causing a trauma based reaction during instances where my heart gets racing.

I have had this reaction during rigorous exercise as well, and it is worrying, as I want to better my health.

I have reached out to my OBGYN about this issue, requesting to see a female primary care physician at my local doctor’s office to settle this.

No one has gotten back to me.

Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[Gooze17]

Please delete this if this is not allowed.

I’m not sure where this started. I’m 24 years old, I am overweight, and I struggle with PCOS. I also have had bouts of hypoglycemia, but do not have diagnosed diabetes.

Within the past several months, I have had instances of severe panic attacks Post masturbation. The panic will start post orgasm and last for around 20-30 minutes, but during that time my heart rate can increase up to 170 BPM at the worst, have experienced severe lightheadedness, and at my worst thought I would pass out and pass away. I did go to the ER on the worst occasion, and was given an EKG.

The EKG was normal, yet that has not calmed my anxiety. The EKG was taken after my heart rate calmed down.

I partially believe this may stem from instances where cannabis had my heart racing in the past (was a heavy smoker, has been two years now since I quit for good), causing a trauma based reaction during instances where my heart gets racing.

I have had this reaction during rigorous exercise as well, and it is worrying, as I want to better my health.

I have reached out to my OBGYN about this issue, requesting to see a female primary care physician at my local doctor’s office to settle this.

No one has gotten back to me.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I’ve had my heart rate easily get that high during panic attacks. Sounds like masturbation has become a stressor for your anxiety though

 

[Aries]

Vagal Maneuvers to Slow Heart Rate

What Is the Valsalva Maneuver?

The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing method that may slow your heart when it’s beating too fast. It works by having you breathe out strongly through your mouth while you close your nose tight.

www.webmd.com

I like #5:

Cold water treatment. You might hear this called the diving reflex. You may need to put a plastic bag of ice on your face for 15 seconds. Or you can immerse your face in icy cold water for several seconds. It might also work to step into a cold shower or a cold bath.