Major stress and heart palpitations

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I've been having a bad time of it lately. My mother died the day

after Mother's Day. My older sister (who's certifiable, no kidding,

and has been committed before) was up here on a trip and was into

hyper-control mode driving everyone nuts. Then my little sister

(who's a doll) came to stay with me for a few days for the memorial

service. It turned out that my older sister, a multi-millionaire,

ripped off all my mom's valuables that were named to go to my lil'

sis and me, and has been lying her head off and back stabbing. My

sweet lil' sis has her own troubles right now with a new job, just

moved houses, dryer not hooked up, etc... so I've been worrying

about her, too.

 

Now, to top that all off, it appears that now my Dad is on his way

out, too. He's 91, lives alone, no phone and wants to die at home,

and he's having problems keeping food down. I'm concerned about

getting him the care he needs, and he lives over an hour away

through bad traffic. I have to go out there with a visiting nurse

tomorrow to get him assessed, and hope my dad won't be mad (he has a

violent temper). But I don't want him to suffer.

 

Anyway, that's in addition to a lot of other things that normally I

could take in stride (like somoene bounced a $950 check on me, I'm

unemployed, and my dad's lawyer appears to have lost his will, and

I'm executrix, and I'm waiting to see what else my bad sis is going

to pull, etc.). I'm fielding constant emails and phone calls from

my son, my little sister, my daughter, etc., coordinating with my

Dad's doctor, the nursing staff, etc., so I'm just not getting any

peace. You know how it can get. I know this will pass, but it's

sure not fun all at once.

 

So as a result, I keep having heart flutterings, where it just takes

off with a fast, abnormal beat when I'm sitting quietly. Normally I

have very good/normal blood pressure, and low cholesterol, so I'm

not worried that I'm going to die or anything, but it's most

annoying when it's just feeling " funny " in my chest, and it's

happening a LOT. Does anyone know anything I could do/take/increase

in my diet to get my heartbeat to regulate out? I hate to go to a

doctor for nasty pills, and I really don't have the time right now

either.

 

Thanks,

 

Melinda

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Melinda

I get that a lot to and I read some where that when that happens it helps if you cough. Needless to say I cough a lot I have found that it does help. Just a suggestion when you my be out alone.

Always Just Me Debbie

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear about all your recent troubles, Melinda. I hope everything

works out for you.

As for the heart palpitations, I used to have exactly the same thing. My

heart would suddenly, and for no apparent reason, start to beat very very

quickly. It would often do that for several minutes and finish off with a

sudden slowing that pounded in my chest for a minute or so. When the deep

slow pounding started I always felt relieved, even though I was about to

pass out, because I knew the episode was coming to an end. I went through

this a lot when I was about 12-13. I saw a cardiologist and the whole bit

and they said that nothing was wrong with me, of course. Then I went

through it again about 5 years ago when many many things in my life were

changing dramatically. Since then I've linked the irregularity to anxiety,

for myself, and it sounds like you might be going through something

similar. It was at that point that I started doing yoga and I'll tell you,

I haven't had an episode since. Not once. I know adding another thing into

your schedule right now probably seems impossible but it's so important to

take time for yourself. Sooo, I don't have any herbal suggestions, though

the ones commonly recommended for anxiety on this list might help, but I do

know that my yoga practice has brought a little touch of serenity to my

very busy life.

 

Take care!

Ann

 

--- iris054 <clicker wrote:

> I've been having a bad time of it lately. My mother died the day

> after Mother's Day. My older sister (who's certifiable, no kidding,

> and has been committed before) was up here on a trip and was into

> hyper-control mode driving everyone nuts. Then my little sister

> (who's a doll) came to stay with me for a few days for the memorial

> service. It turned out that my older sister, a multi-millionaire,

> ripped off all my mom's valuables that were named to go to my lil'

> sis and me, and has been lying her head off and back stabbing. My

> sweet lil' sis has her own troubles right now with a new job, just

> moved houses, dryer not hooked up, etc... so I've been worrying

> about her, too.

>

> Now, to top that all off, it appears that now my Dad is on his way

> out, too. He's 91, lives alone, no phone and wants to die at home,

> and he's having problems keeping food down. I'm concerned about

> getting him the care he needs, and he lives over an hour away

> through bad traffic. I have to go out there with a visiting nurse

> tomorrow to get him assessed, and hope my dad won't be mad (he has a

> violent temper). But I don't want him to suffer.

>

> Anyway, that's in addition to a lot of other things that normally I

> could take in stride (like somoene bounced a $950 check on me, I'm

> unemployed, and my dad's lawyer appears to have lost his will, and

> I'm executrix, and I'm waiting to see what else my bad sis is going

> to pull, etc.). I'm fielding constant emails and phone calls from

> my son, my little sister, my daughter, etc., coordinating with my

> Dad's doctor, the nursing staff, etc., so I'm just not getting any

> peace. You know how it can get. I know this will pass, but it's

> sure not fun all at once.

>

> So as a result, I keep having heart flutterings, where it just takes

> off with a fast, abnormal beat when I'm sitting quietly. Normally I

> have very good/normal blood pressure, and low cholesterol, so I'm

> not worried that I'm going to die or anything, but it's most

> annoying when it's just feeling " funny " in my chest, and it's

> happening a LOT. Does anyone know anything I could do/take/increase

> in my diet to get my heartbeat to regulate out? I hate to go to a

> doctor for nasty pills, and I really don't have the time right now

> either.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Melinda

>

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

> remedy.

> 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and

> to

> prescribe for your own health.

> We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long

> as

> they behave themselves.

> Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any

> person

> following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk.

> It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products

> from list members, you are agreeing to

> be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and

> members free of any liability.

>

> Dr. Ian Shillington

> Doctor of Naturopathy

> Dr.IanShillington

>

>

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Melinda, sounds like alot of stress. do you keep it all in or do you let it out? My ex had similar to you but it was like a heart attack with the chest pains and down the arm... the doc after test figured out it was stress... told him next time it comes on drink about a half bottle of maalox or milk of magnesia... He would let everything bottle up inside him. Suzi

iris054 <clicker wrote: I've been having a bad time of it lately. My mother died the day after Mother's Day. My older sister (who's certifiable, no kidding, and has been committed before) was up here on a trip and was into hyper-control mode driving everyone nuts. Then my little sister (who's a doll) came to stay with me for a few days for the memorial service. It turned out that my older sister, a multi-millionaire, ripped off all my mom's valuables that were named to go to my lil' sis and me, and has been lying her head off and back stabbing. My sweet lil' sis has her own troubles right now with a new job, just moved houses, dryer not hooked up, etc... so I've been worrying about her, too. Now, to top that all off, it appears that now my Dad is on his way out, too. He's 91, lives alone, no phone and wants to die at home, and he's having problems keeping food down. I'm concerned about getting him the care he needs, and he lives over an hour away through bad traffic. I have to go out there with a visiting nurse tomorrow to get him assessed, and hope my dad won't be mad (he has a violent temper). But I don't want him to suffer.Anyway, that's in addition to a lot of other things that normally I could take in stride (like somoene bounced a $950 check on me, I'm unemployed, and my dad's lawyer appears to have lost his will, and I'm executrix, and I'm waiting to see what else my bad sis is going to pull, etc.). I'm fielding constant emails and phone calls from my son, my little sister, my daughter, etc., coordinating with my Dad's doctor, the nursing staff, etc., so I'm just not getting any peace. You know how it can get. I know this will pass, but it's sure not fun all at once.So as a result, I keep having heart flutterings, where it just takes off with a fast, abnormal beat when I'm sitting quietly. Normally I have very good/normal blood pressure, and low cholesterol, so I'm not worried that I'm going to die or anything, but it's most annoying when it's just feeling "funny" in my chest, and it's happening a LOT. Does anyone know anything I could do/take/increase in my diet to get my heartbeat to regulate out? I hate to go to a doctor for nasty pills, and I really don't have the time right now either.Thanks,Melinda Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Yea I think in a strange sort of way we both have a lot in common. I have been through a lot of the same things you are going through. And thank you I am trying really hard to find a place. I found one I can afford and is just perfect close to work and close to an AA hall I attend. You know if you want you can e-mail me direct. Always Just Me Debbie

[Guest guest]

I posted some information here not long ago about how stress and other things can cause a lack of magnesium in the body. It said that the best way to take it is powdered in hot water as a tea or mixed with a tea or juice. Does anyone still have the post or can it be found in the archives somewhere??? I was so impressed, because I had no idea that the lack of magnesium could cause so many problems in a body. I went to google and searched bulk magnesium citrate, and plan to order some. I think it comes in 1# packages.

Elaine

 

 

iris054 <clicker wrote: I've been having a bad time of it lately. My mother died the day after Mother's Day. My older sister (who's certifiable, no kidding, and has been committed before) was up here on a trip and was into hyper-control mode driving everyone nuts. Then my little sister (who's a doll) came to stay with me for a few days for the memorial service. It turned out that my older sister, a multi-millionaire, ripped off all my mom's valuables that were named to go to my lil' sis and me, and has been lying her head off and back stabbing. My sweet lil' sis has her own troubles right now with a new job, just moved houses, dryer not hooked up, etc... so I've been worrying about her, too. Now, to top that all off, it appears that now my Dad is on his way out, too. He's 91, lives alone, no phone and wants to die at home, and he's having problems keeping food down. I'm concerned about getting him the care he needs, and he lives over an hour away through bad traffic. I have to go out there with a visiting nurse tomorrow to get him assessed, and hope my dad won't be mad (he has a violent temper). But I don't want him to suffer.Anyway, that's in addition to a lot of other things that normally I could take in stride (like somoene bounced a $950 check on me, I'm unemployed, and my dad's lawyer appears to have lost his will, and I'm executrix, and I'm waiting to see what else my bad sis is going to pull, etc.). I'm fielding constant emails and phone calls from my son, my little sister, my daughter, etc., coordinating with my Dad's doctor, the nursing staff, etc., so I'm just not getting any peace. You know how it can get. I know this will pass, but it's sure not fun all at once.So as a result, I keep having heart flutterings, where it just takes off with a fast, abnormal beat when I'm sitting quietly. Normally I have very good/normal blood pressure, and low cholesterol, so I'm not worried that I'm going to die or anything, but it's most annoying when it's just feeling "funny" in my chest, and it's happening a LOT. Does anyone know anything I could do/take/increase in my diet to get my heartbeat to regulate out? I hate to go to a doctor for nasty pills, and I really don't have the time right now either.Thanks,Melinda Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

Thanks Debbie. I tried it, and it did help steady it out. I think

you and I both need to reduce our stress. I hope you can find a

place to live and get out of your situation soon.

 

Hugs!

 

Melinda

 

herbal remedies, dsjeepers@a... wrote:

> Melinda

> I get that a lot to and I read some where that when that happens

it helps if

> you cough. Needless to say I cough a lot I have found that it does

help. Just

> a suggestion when you my be out alone.

> Always Just Me Debbie

[Guest guest]

Dear Melinda,

 

Ya know, sometimes just going for a nice long walk can help.

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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iris054

herbal remedies

Friday, June 07, 2002 1:54 AM

[herbal remedies] Major stress and heart palpitations

I've been having a bad time of it lately. My mother died the day after Mother's Day. My older sister (who's certifiable, no kidding, and has been committed before) was up here on a trip and was into hyper-control mode driving everyone nuts. Then my little sister (who's a doll) came to stay with me for a few days for the memorial service. It turned out that my older sister, a multi-millionaire, ripped off all my mom's valuables that were named to go to my lil' sis and me, and has been lying her head off and back stabbing. My sweet lil' sis has her own troubles right now with a new job, just moved houses, dryer not hooked up, etc... so I've been worrying about her, too. Now, to top that all off, it appears that now my Dad is on his way out, too. He's 91, lives alone, no phone and wants to die at home, and he's having problems keeping food down. I'm concerned about getting him the care he needs, and he lives over an hour away through bad traffic. I have to go out there with a visiting nurse tomorrow to get him assessed, and hope my dad won't be mad (he has a violent temper). But I don't want him to suffer.Anyway, that's in addition to a lot of other things that normally I could take in stride (like somoene bounced a $950 check on me, I'm unemployed, and my dad's lawyer appears to have lost his will, and I'm executrix, and I'm waiting to see what else my bad sis is going to pull, etc.). I'm fielding constant emails and phone calls from my son, my little sister, my daughter, etc., coordinating with my Dad's doctor, the nursing staff, etc., so I'm just not getting any peace. You know how it can get. I know this will pass, but it's sure not fun all at once.So as a result, I keep having heart flutterings, where it just takes off with a fast, abnormal beat when I'm sitting quietly. Normally I have very good/normal blood pressure, and low cholesterol, so I'm not worried that I'm going to die or anything, but it's most annoying when it's just feeling "funny" in my chest, and it's happening a LOT. Does anyone know anything I could do/take/increase in my diet to get my heartbeat to regulate out? I hate to go to a doctor for nasty pills, and I really don't have the time right now either.Thanks,Melinda

[Guest guest]

From my own experiences i have come to the conclusion that stress is created within and you should always try to alter these internal forces first before thinking about altering the external one's as the external one's may not be as big as they appear to be whilst suffering anxiety and stress. Altering the situation aroud you is a bit like running from the problem.I am not generalizing here to everyones situation but just reflecting upon my own anxiety history.I used to believe that my business was killing me with the large workload and the pressure of keeping up with the tax's and never-ending expenses but the truth is that i actualy have a simple little business that is very managable and can make me very happy with my achievements.You need to believe that the positive steps you make are easy one's

My biggest achievements in life have always bean easy only because of my attitude at the time.I have also had many failures as well.

I have been to hospital in the back of an Ambulance and had the numerous internal scans and the muscle spasms and the heart palputations and the sleepless nights spent waiting for your bodys organs to fail.you name the symptom and ive had it.

What i have done of recent to reverse things.

Minnimise the coffee intake to perhaps 1 a day.(none is better)

Mueslie in morning with light soy milk.

I have learnt all the good lunch shops where to find a nice salad role ,instead of the KFC or McDonalds for lunch i used to have.

Eat fruit for snacks

And have a good healthy dinner

Take it easy on the dairy products.

My supplements are

A teaspoon of Bee Poleen three times a day.(crunch it in the mouth)

Skullcap twice a day. (liquide)

Liver tonic twice a day.(liquide)

Magnesium and Potasium twice a day (capsule)

Zinc once a day.(liquide)

and my Kava Kava Mixture that i carry with me and use about three times a day in small doses only. I also take saw palmetto and a few other vitamins each day but they are just for general health.

I also go to the gym and take the dog for bushwalks as often as possible.

excercise is a crucial part of my treatment.

I think one of the greatest contributers to my own anxiety problems was an over use of alcohole. alcohole creates a whirlewind that is the perfect enviroment for stress or anxiety. The problem is that alcohol is great for relaxing at the end of a stressful day but one of the worst side effects of alcohole is it lessens your tolerence levels so therefore the next day you will be more prone to suffer from outside influences.by the end of that day a drink would be the best thing to unwind with,and so on. I still drink a little but i choose my times a little more carefully now.

As i said this is just a small bit about my own situation and i hope it may be of some use to some of those who experience this on a first or second hand basis,my wife was the second party of my anxiety and she is now benifiting largly from my self perscribed treatment.And the best part of it all is that I feel like a new person.

 

Tom.

Australia.

 

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iris054

herbal remedies

Friday, June 07, 2002 7:41 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Major stress and heart palpitations

Thanks Debbie. I tried it, and it did help steady it out. I think you and I both need to reduce our stress. I hope you can find a place to live and get out of your situation soon. Hugs!Melindaherbal remedies, dsjeepers@a... wrote:> Melinda> I get that a lot to and I read some where that when that happens it helps if > you cough. Needless to say I cough a lot I have found that it does help. Just > a suggestion when you my be out alone.> Always Just Me DebbieFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Thanks, Elaine. That was one thought I'd had, that perhaps the

stress had depleted minerals in my body. I just took a calcium-

magnesium pill (all I have), and I'll see if that improves the

situation.

 

Melinda

 

herbal remedies, " Elaine Davis " <twobears@o...> wrote:

> I posted some information here not long ago about how stress and

other things can cause a lack of magnesium in the body. It said that

the best way to take it is powdered in hot water as a tea or mixed

with a tea or juice. Does anyone still have the post or can it be

found in the archives somewhere??? I was so impressed, because I

had no idea that the lack of magnesium could cause so many problems

in a body. I went to google and searched bulk magnesium citrate, and

plan to order some. I think it comes in 1# packages.

> Elaine

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tom, and thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm neither a

coffee, milk, nor alcohol drinker -- my favorite beverage is water

and sometimes juices. I normally handle things pretty well, but

there's times in everyone's lives where stress from outside sources

can be pretty intense and definitely not in our control (like death

and robbery). Your words were thought provoking, though, and I'm

glad you've found relief. Keep up the good work!

 

Melinda

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Doc. I wish you were here to walk with me.

 

Melinda

 

herbal remedies, " Ian Shillington N.D. "

<Dr.IanShillington@G...> wrote:

> Dear Melinda,

>

> Ya know, sometimes just going for a nice long walk can help.

>

> Love,

>

> Doc

[Guest guest]

Did you ask for my cassette lecture??? If you did, just put on the walkman and ... ;o)

Love,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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iris054

herbal remedies

Saturday, June 08, 2002 7:31 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Major stress and heart palpitations

Thanks, Doc. I wish you were here to walk with me. :)Melinda