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Health anxiety, general unwell feeling
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Sep 6 6:28am | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
I feel your angst. I also have anxiety particularly around cardiac issues. I am a pretty healthy 61f but with high LDL and a family history of cardiac disease. I’m in the middle of preparing for a long distance move, very stressful, and I am hyper focused on every heartbeat it seems. The best I can tell you is that you’re not alone in your anxiety. I try to redirect my thoughts or divert my attention to something else when it gets bad. I have a jigsaw puzzle game on my iPad that helps. I hope you feel better.
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I, too, have found that when I am in the midst of great anxiety, a puzzle game on my iphone or ipad helps greatly. I have to focus on the game and move fingers/thumbs quickly to work the game or puzzle. I was never good at a Rubik's cube, but it would serve the same purpose for someone who is. Anything that helps divert my focus off ME and my anxious thoughts can break the cycle.... at least until the next time!! Thanks for sharing your story, @writer413
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Thank you so much. Good luck on your move. Remember to take a step back and breathe when it gets to overwhelming.