Help! High pulse!

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Hi

does anyone know, would having a pulse of between 120-140 cause symptoms after a few hours? I know it’s not wildly high But I feel tired from how fast and hard my heart is beating , but I’m also a very anxious type so could just be that and I’m worrying about nothing. Just not sure if 120-140 ish is high enough to be causing symptoms or if that would need to be much higher to be causing these symptoms and it’s more likely just anxiety
TIA !

Should have included- im not moving about, im lying in my bed at rest

What symptoms are you experiencing op?

Probably anxiety as you say but won't hurt to dial 111 and ask their advice

Are you drinking enough water? First question, really.

Do you eat well, is my second question. Could your electrolyte balance be off? Start with the basics.

Have you any other symptoms? For how long?

120-140, while noticable to you, probably isn't high enough to be of any serious concern, and is very common if dealing with an episode of anxiety.

I'd reflect upon your diet, hydration, and age if you might be Peri-menopausal.

The double edged sword is that if you're anxious about your slightly elevated heart rate, it will prolong your elevated heart rate.

If you feel the need, definitely reach out to medical professionals.

I'm so sorry you are feeling like this.

The thing about feeling anxious, and listening g to the anxious thoughts, is that your breathing will change, become faster and more shallow, driving your pulse higher and higher, even though with are not doing any physical activity.

It's much more likely that the line of causality is from anxious thoughts, than any physical cause. It's very difficult to control those anxious thoughts.

Try any mindfulness exercise with which you are comfortable, the five senses one is

Five Senses Exercise
• Notice five things that you can see. Look around you. ...
• Notice four things that you can feel. Tune in to your sense of touch. ...
• Notice three things you can hear. Listen carefully. ...
• Notice two things you can smell. Notice and name two smells you recognize.
• Notice one thing you can taste.
And breathe out slowly. More slowly than you breathe in. All the best.

I get this and I always feel unwell even when my heart rate is only 120. In my case there is a cause, but for others there may, or may not be a cause.

It is quite possible that your anxiety about your raised heart rate is contributing to your raised heart rate. That happens to me sometimes too. Try to take your mind off it. Sit up, read a book, listen to an audiobook or the radio. Get someone to get you a drink if you can, without caffeine. I know it's getting near getting up time, but if you work consider going in late or calling in sick, just so that you don't worry about it. If you can, see if you can drop off to sleep.

The main thing is SIT UP. It is harder to feel your heart rate if you sit up. Also don't lie on your left side. It is easiest to feel your heart rate if you lie on your left side. if you are relaxed, not thinking about it, less aware of it, you will probably find that it returns to normal.