One thing I have learned is that I don't read online except for Mayo and my heart hospital. Too scary and we are all different. So many kinds of Afib. I needed to take it seriously, the higher risk of stroke, etc., but not be frightened to death. My doctor is terrific and honest and monitors closely. In my kind, paroxysmal.....when it comes, I feel terrible. Not lightheaded, not SOB, no chest pain, but just not right. Very not right and I know it's happening right away. I also have tachycardia. But I'm not getting this all the time and I have paid attention to my triggers....the biggest one for me is dehydration! Imagine. So like other things, information, taking care of myself, paying attention and really good about medicine. One thing, I have moved my cardio workouts to daily on a NuStep (learned from rehab) and it has made a difference. Good luck everyone.