Low heart rate?

[AVG84]

Hi all! So I am lying here in bed, relaxed, checking out my Facebook, when I decided to check my pulse (I have heart anxiety and check my pulse several times a day) and noticed my heart rate is  58bpm. I am kinda concerned since I am not an athlete, quite the contrary. I do some physical activity but nothing strenous. Is 58bpm too low? My usual heart rate is between 68-80 when sitting down/working. Please help!

[itdood]

agree with achillea^^^ 110%.  I went to a cardiology appointment with my mom recently and he was talking about a guy who takes his BP 3 x per day.  Doc was like..."don't do that".    Also, I used to monitor my pulse too. no good came from it.  I stopped.

[AVG84]

Thank you both so much. I know I need to stop checking my pulse, it makes me more anxious tbh. It all started almost 2 years ago after having some PVC's, but after several tests my cardiologist said my heart is strong and healthy. I need to believe my him, its just that sometimes its hard to do so.

[achillea]

When the real problem is not the heart but something psychological, it's important to see the correct doctor.

In this case, one sees a psychologist for a psychological problem, right?

[achillea]

Your heart rate is perfectly normal.
Are you receiving treatment for your heart anxiety?  If not, it would be a good idea.  No one gets any useful information from checking the pulse several times a day.  It's a nervous habit, like picking at a scab.

[TBYCL]

58 isn't bad, im 2t and my resting hr dropped to 42 bpm while on a monitor and my doctor said not to worry. I was also om cardizem at the which lowers the hr. But day to day with no meds my hr can drop below 60 bpm.

[TBYCL]

I meant im 25

[Eleo11]

58 is perfectly healthy and normal.

[hefner33]

Is this healthy if you feel completely fine

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