Vacation and Heart Palps

[CNickels77]

Hi everyone-

I am leaving for vacation in a couple of weeks and am extremely anxious about something happening in regards to my heart while I'm away on my Carribean island!  I know that if I can just relax nothing will happen but it is easier said than done.  I ruined my last vacation by worrying so much and would really like to enjoy this one.

Does anyone have any tips?

[mabebesc]

Hi,
I know exactly what you mean.  After all the years we had to deal with SVT, it's hard to let go of that anxiety. I have always had skipped beats and flips and thumps so even now,  8 months post ablation, they still get my attention. As long as the SVT is gone, my attitude is I can deal with the wierd beats!!  Our nerves can do a number on us, can't they?!!  It's so understandable to be extra sensitive to your body after dealing with SVT , doctors and the ablation.

I hope you have a wonderful time on your vacation- you definitely deserve it!

Betty

[Chriswpw]

Hey you sound just like I did last October when i went to Mexico. I know exactly how you feel. Its very traumatic to go through and type of heart condition. Lets face it....its the thought of life or death that goes through our heads. Liek you said,  before you wouldnt have thought anything about your healt. We would wake up , feel ok and that was it. After going through all this now we have become over sensitive of how we feel. For a long time....If I left my house to go anywhere, I would map out the closest hospital just in case something happened. By the way, I did the same thing in Mexico. Any way long story short.....go and have a good time....be careful and aware of your health....but do not lose sleep over it. And beleive me, I know....its easier said than done. Have a great trip.

[CNickels77]

Hey Betty-

How are you?  I get anxious I think for a couple of reasons.  The first is that I had so much trouble for the six months after the ablation with dizziness and fatigue that I am afraid it will come back back when I am away.  And the 2nd is that this is my first real trip since the ablation and in my head for some reason I still feel like I have a heart problem and that I need to be careful.  It's so funny because before SVT I never once thought about my health and after all the doctors, ablation, etc. I am so sensitive to my body and definitly pay too much attention to how I feel.  I am getting better about it the farther out I am from the ablation but still am concerned about going away.

I guess the good thing is that I think I know it is just anxiety and me just being a basket case!

[CNickels77]

No worries, I actually do find that a drink here and there is the best thing for calming the nerves!

[SassyLassie]

Easier said than done, but try to relax and enjoy that beauty. I know how we can bring these horrid things on by being anxious, I know I do, and I have been reading that our thoughts can most definitely play a part in having the flutters and all other kinds of symptoms, it is no fun.

I have had trips ruined too because of my PAC's and when I get home, I am so angry, but, just the same it happens.  I think because we want everything to go well, we are uptight, so the inevitable happens.

Have fun and tell us how it went. :>)

[mabebesc]

Hi,
It's Betty-remember me?   We went through our ablations at the same time. I'm wondering why you have anxiety now about going away since your ablation was successful? Are you having any heart symptoms?

[c9bb9gep9tch]

im sorry for being so blunt about your anxiety, but i can relate because i suffer from it too, honestly, you already know it is in your mind, so meds has never really worked for me. i try to control my thoughts even though it is so hard. but a stiff drink when your feeling anxious may not be the best advice, but it works.

[debbier]

I just went through this same thing last month when I went to Vegas, totally ruined my trip with my palps and fast heart rate do to anxiety.  Ask your dr for a mild med for anxiety and take it if you feel like your worrying to much

[c9bb9gep9tch]

take a shot of grey goose, and go have fun