Hi,
I understand. what you are experiencing sounds like health anxiety—a condition where normal body sensations, like a rising heart rate, can be misinterpreted as signs of serious illness.
The fact that your ECGs are normal and cardiologists have confirmed sinus tachycardia (a faster but regular heartbeat) is a strong indication that your heart is healthy, and that anxiety is the main factor behind what you are feeling.
It is important to know that during moments of stress, activity, or face-to-face conversations, your body naturally goes into a “fight or flight” response, which raises your heart rate.
This reaction is common in anxiety and does not mean your heart is failing or weak—it means your nervous system is on high alert.
Here are a few steps that can help:
• Start therapy, ideally CBT, with a psychologist who understands health anxiety and panic symptoms.
• Reduce frequent checking of your heart rate or blood pressure, as this can worsen the anxiety cycle.
• Practice calming techniques daily, like deep breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 6.
• Avoid searching symptoms online, as this often increases fear and confusion rather than relief.
You have already taken a brave first step by reaching out—now with small, steady actions and guided help, you can begin to feel safe, in control, and more at ease in your body and mind.
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