Understanding Cardiac Anxiety

In this video, i talk to Matthew Beadman, a wonderful colleague and clinical psychologist about Cardiac Anxiety which can cause some vert physical symptoms such as chest pain, palpitatopms and breathlessness.

[trubrit]

I am a Stage IV Cancer patient and a massive heart attack survivor, and I can tell you, every little pain causes anxiety. It is a constant battle, not letting anxiety get the best of you. Unfortunately, living in America, Cardiac Anxiety is an incredibly expensive condition . My last bill was $39, 000. I am told not to ignore my chest pain, yet, the bills can't keep coming in. This has been a very interesting video. Thank you for your years of service to those of us, who are following you.

[lizinawe]

how could we not be interested? you are the most innocent heart, knowledgeable, and kind.. blessings

[billykid]

I am glad your talking about this . I have had AFIB for about 13 years. And AFIB and anxiety are partners in crime. I’ve had 4 ablations over the years and can completely relate to this video. I even understand why and how it happens. But it is still hard to control. But I am starting to conquer it. 🙂. In no way is it easy. So far I put my phone away. Far to easy to getting obsessed with looking things up. And that just creates more anxiety. Once in a while something will make you feel comfortable. ( like your videos ). I stop checking my heart rate 20 times a day. Stop taking my blood pressure every day . And I don’t want a Fitbit because I would end up getting obsessed with it as well I try not to think about it. I remind myself that everyone gets a missed beat or an extra beat. And it is normal. Once in awhile. But don’t ignore what your doctor has to say. I am in great shape for 56 years old. Nothing wrong. Had a very successful ablation last time. And I have no other health issues. But still have to fight off that damn health / cardiac anxiety. But Iam learning. 👍. Believe you’re healthy. Don’t Google everything that comes across your mind and try to keep your mind busy on other things. Overthinking can be a bad thing. Meditation works very good as well when done right. Keeps you from thinking about yesterday or tomorrow. It’s bad enough thinking negatively from within yourself and all the negative stuff that’s going on out in the world . it creates a lot of stress .. stress can create heart, arrhythmias, and other health issues. And there is so much fear being sold to us on the Internet, the television it’s hard to stay stress-free. And those kind of things can definitely cause cardiac and health anxiety. Sorry. Talk to much. Lol. Got excited about this video. I only got halfway through it and wrote this comment. Lol. I will now finish listen. 👍. You got some really great videos. I’ve watched for years now. 🙂. Thanks you for that. A quick quote I heard many years ago …. the body is always listening to what the mind is thinking … and it makes so much sense.

[lojoinpoho]

I discovered I has sick sinus syndrome seven years ago and soon after, was implanted with a pacemaker at 49. The amount of health/cardiac anxiety that followed for the next five+ years was just as bad as the arrhythmia. Everything changes. Weird beats, PVCs, PACs, generally feeling …different. Nobody tells you any of this and cardiac anxiety isn’t talked about enough. Thank you for doing this.

[christiroseify]

The greatest gift any medical professional gave me in dealing with physical responses to emotional triggers was this: I was actually having an adrenal crisis, I was in the back of an ambulance 40 minutes from the nearest hospital, my heart was racing, BP screaming, rapid breathing and the paramedic looked me dead in the eye and as confidently and reassuringly as could ever be heard, she placed her hand on my chest and said, "If you can breath you can live." And it was as if her words went right through her hand into my chest and touched my lungs and I breathed, for 30 long minutes all I thought about and did was breath... That was 2012
Those words and her touch of confidence are written on my soul today and have saved my life many times since then... Remember, Jesus said, "I am the breath of life", I fully believe the Holy Spirit worked through that young woman that day and I pray God blesses her with the gift of healing all the days of her life. Amen

[SylviaMikkelsen]

The “cure” that worked for me and stopped me from taking my pulse umpteen times a day and waking up with panic attacks, was another health “scare” that appeared on my horizon which was potentially far more life-threatening. This time the anxiety was perfectly legitimate. I then forgot all about my cardiac anxiety and, strangely, the fear facing a real health danger was of another nature than the hysteria and panic attacks caused by palpitations. There was a certain fatalism, acceptance and generally a more philosophical stance. Ultimately, the real scare turned out to be unfounded when results cleared the issue. At that point, I was so exhausted and fed up with health anxiety that I decided not to spoil my life any further. I decided not to worry about the inevitable: Death - the one certainty in life - and to enjoy every minute I felt well and healthy. Thank you and your guest for your insightful and much-needed presentation.

[lindafick]

Thank you for this video. I think Cardiac Anxiety is very real. I have been experiencing it for many years. I've had two cardio versions, an ablation and an angiogram. I've seen cardiologists, electrophysiologists, pulmonologists and continue to have many tests and new meds. I get so frustrated that I could break down in tears. No social life and no friends anymore. Family is tired of hearing about it. I can relate to everything you gentlemen are saying.

[JoshuaKhosa]

You’re just a great person. There’s no two ways about it, a person who has dedicated a large portion of his life towards saving life’s and helping people with anxiety.

Just a wonderful human being.

[GrumpyHappySleepy]

You could talk about the wind and I would click. 👍🏻👍🏻

[CCitis]

I have struggled with this for years! Thank you so much. In fact, I emailed Dr Gupta many years ago... A man as busy and well educated as him... he replied within hours to give me advice. How cool is that. Thank you for all your advice and videos. You are making a real difference in peoples lives.

[DeidreHAWA]

He's the doctor we all want! Ladies especially...and I'm 74! Seriously he has a lovely attitude whilst imparting important information. God bless you doctor.

[bdemarsh]

I wish all doctors had just a small percentage of your caring. Thank you for all you do to keep us informed.

[alkatmerc]

From PTSD to Cardiac Anixety, described my situation perfectly. Outstanding video👍

[maryscarberry]

God bless you both for talking about this issues that many people suffer in silence with. I have dealt with this problem since a teenager. 59 years old today, and it's still a struggle 😢

[michellewelch]

Your willingness to teach about what my cardiac symptoms are means the world to me. Im reassured, Im educated, Im confident to move forward. I am ever grateful for your kindness.

[SzazaM]

Hormone fluctuations in perimenopause causes a lot of anxiety, palpitations, panic attacks.

[brendasears]

Great collaboration. The body cannot be separated from the mind. All patients should have a team who can differentiate between horses and zebras as well as cats and tigers. Bravo gentlemen! ❤❤

[backwaters]

Yes, you are right Doctor, we fall into a mental trap. Hearing news about people collapsing and dying will only increase the rate of anxiety related to cardiac symptoms.

[dragonwithagirltattoo]

There’s something very calming about your demeanor. It gives me hope watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with all of us.

[julieadamson]

You have helped me so much Dr. Gupta! You have no idea!!!