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Hey im a 19 year old female and for the past 3-4 months my heart would start beating out of my chest for no reason. It usually happens when i'm at work and i'm a shift supervisor at a local fast food place. It doesnt even have to be busy but all of a sudden out of no where my heart will start racing like crazy. I know how to read pulse's so i read mine and it was around 130 bpm. Thats the highest i've counted it before. I dont have chest pain when this happens. It does get a slight bit more difficult to breathe and i get a little light headed but its never severe. I've talked to family and friends and they suggested that i may be having a panic or anxiety attack. Does anybody have any idea whats going on? Thanks and i do rate! (link)
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As a bit of a medical specialist for the last 10 years it definitely does sound like an anxiety attack but tachycardia (fast heart rate) isn't something to sneeze at, especially @ the young age of 19.
Working in fast food can be very stressful and it's probably hard to get away from the fast pace when these episodes occur but the most important thing is to stay calm and be aware of your breathing. Sit down if you can and focus on keeping it slow and steady; you'll find your pace I'm sure. Above all else get to a doctor for a check up to make them aware of the severity and frequency of these attacks.
The good news is it doesn't sound at all like a heart attack or anything that serious but it doesn't mean you shouldn't gloss over it and not go see someone.
The great news is Christ loves you and there's nothing you can do about it :)
Take care.
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