Cardiophobia
Hey!
So Ihad panic disorder many years ago and I’ve got cardiophobia since that. So I stopped running or doing cardio, all I can do is something slow like yoga or calisthenics cuz I’m going insane when my heartbeat goes above 140. I’ve learnt that I could lower my heartbeat with breathing (during panic attacks I was hyperventilating which elevated my hb) but my problem is: after a short (like 1 min) cardio or any activity my pulse goes up (thats okay, I’m not fit at all) but I’m forcing my breathing unconsciously which is not the best when my body tries to get enough oxygen… so my heartbeat gets higher… and here comes my mitral valve prolapse… when I don’t breath properly extrasystoles come like crazy and my heart beats irregularly for minutes… like 30 extras in a minute or more and this is the WORST! And this is a neverending circle cuz I feel like I’m gonna die…
My cardiologist told me that my condition hasn’t worsened and I dont have to take any medication just going for checkups every third year.
My psychologist told me Im on the right path…
But I feel miserable… I cant enjoy any activity which normal people do (dancing, hiking etc)
Have you ever experienced anything like this?
What could I do to improve my mental and physical condition? Sorry for my english
TIA