We recently lost our 45 year old son. I have had heart palpitations most of my adult life and now much worse. Recently had heart monitor implanted and nothing serious shows up but palpitations have increased. Working on stress reductions but not much success. Any suggestions?
Grief and heart palpatations
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Im so sorry about your son. Having stress and palpitations would be no surprise. Since you had your
heart checked, you can cross that off your worry list. Ive always found then when I was in the middle of
a stressful situation, no palpitations until things calmed down - then they start with a vengence. For
me, the only thing that helps is distracting myself - doing something that I need to concentrate on so I dont have
time to think Im having palpitations. Take care of yourself.
heart checked, you can cross that off your worry list. Ive always found then when I was in the middle of
a stressful situation, no palpitations until things calmed down - then they start with a vengence. For
me, the only thing that helps is distracting myself - doing something that I need to concentrate on so I dont have
time to think Im having palpitations. Take care of yourself.
Cuchculan
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Sorry for your loss. Death can bring on many things. Always different for different people. But with you it seems something you had before has just gotten strong / worse. With most people we would say things like to distract your thoughts. Keep yourself from thinking inwardly. But it is hard to know what exactly the thoughts of person would be who has just lost a son. The mind might seem fine one minute. Then anything could remind you of your son. Anxiety / stress kicks in again. You could keep yourself busy. But allow yourself the time it takes to grieve also. That can be tough. Not like you can just switch off grief with a little magic button. So grieve as you see fit. Is no right or wrong way. But keep one eye on your health too. Find something that might help you to relax. Reading. Writing. Listening to music. Is like you are dealing with two things at once here. Grief and anxiety / stress. One can make the other worse. Hour a day even just for you. To calm your mind down.
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I just lost my dad in February and all of my heart anxiety has come back with a vengeance. I went to dr and my heart is fine as well. Grief is a horrible thing. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comfort
I just lost my Dad a couple weeks ago. Brought my anxiety back like crazy. I haven't had it like this in 4 years. All I can think about is why am I so tired with tons of fatigue. No appetite. Hoping to get off the roller coaster soon . Im considering finding a in person support group. Whats your thoughts?
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I am very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you must be going through. I think an in person support group is a very good idea. To hear from others what they are going through and how they deal from day to day could be really beneficial and likewise, talking about what you are going through and having that kind of support could really help. If it turns out it isn't for you, then no harm done. Again, my condolences.
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Support groups are great!! I am currently working with my regular counselor as well as a grief counselor. I joined a support group. It is nice to know you aren't alone. I am just now starting to eat again. It's been a little over 2 month since my dad passed and I'm still struggling, but just taking it one day at a time.
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How are you doing?