Hot weather- faster heart rate! Brilliant for an anxiety sufferer!!!

[Kate3150]

I’ve been outside today but been drinking lots and stayed mostly in the shade. My heart rate is a bit faster than usual and it’s causing me to panick. I know it’s because it’s hot and me worrying about it doesn’t help. Is anyone feeling the same??? Xx

I have had this throughout my pregnancy and had tests done, 2 ecgs in the mix and the answer is it’s a pregnancy thing... it did turn out I had anaemia, with tablets the palpitations and breathlessness are better. Not gone, but much better.

Have you had your blood checked recently?

Barring the being pregnant part, yes I’ve felt exactly the same and always do when the temperatures rise. Had to book the week off work as holiday as I’d be worse than useless.

I think the trick is to outwit a full blown panic attack is to remind yourself you’ve survived many hot days and it will soon pass -no matter how uncomfortable and scared it makes you feel at the time-

I always have a fast heart rate anyway.. had tests done and nothing was found. My anxiety seems to keep it elevated. Just don’t want to distrust bubs in there with it 😥 xx

I know it’s so hard, but anything you can do to relax I would recommend.

Baby is fine! They take what they need and stay comfy in there.

Have you spoken with your midwife or Dr about the anxiety?

I have it too! Especially in the evenings when I lie down. Don't panic it's just normal part of pregnancy because your body is working hard producing a little human! Xx

@Shahlalala- thank you my love, yes everyone knows about my anxiety ha ha. I do well to keep it under control but when I’m hot I panick anyway... I suppose it’s quite a natural response. It’s never nice feeling hot!
@chipscheesegravy thank you 💜💜💜 I just worry about bubs all the time.... he’s lucky in some respects as all I do is think about him lol. But it can be a vicious cycle.. I did read about heart working harder so that gives me reassurance. It’s a godsend coming on here at times to hear what others mummies are going through xx

I know what you mean. I often come here for sanity.