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Can my anxiety be related to my heart disease? |
i was diagnosed with a heart disease (ARVD) 6 years ago when i was 15. The disease causes an irregular heart beat, fainting dizzines and shortness of breath and can lead to sudden cardiac death as was the case with my sister, I have an implanted defibulator to prevent that. All my life i have delt with anxiety, mostly social anxiety but generalized anxiety as well, but recently it has gotten really bad to the point where i can't deal with it. Is it possible that my anxiety is caused by the heart problem? I will ask my cardiologist about it at my next appt. but that is 2 months away and i would like to know if it's worth making an appt. any sooner to help the problem. I'm very sorry to hear about your sister, ARVD is a very rare disorder where there is a type of nonischemic cardiomyopathy of the Right Ventricle. It is characterized by hypokinetic areas involving the free wall of the right ventricle, with fibrofatty replacement of the right ventricular myocardial cells, with associated arrhythmias originating in the right ventricle. The fact that you have this problem can be the reason that you have some anxiety towards it, in the back of your mind, Anxiety in general is not a side effect of the disease, but rather a physiological reaction to you having it in the first place. Your cardiologist might place you on some anti-anxiety medications to control the problems you are having with your condition as well as any other types of anxiety that you may be experiencing whether it be from social activities, work, or stress. Your best bet is to try and find ways to lower the anxiety until you go to see your cardiologist, play some games or find a hobby, however, don't be idle to the point to where your mind is racing over the things that can cause anxiety. Get some relaxation CDs or tapes . learn to meditate Anxiety can cause an increase in your heart rate and put an additional strain on your heart. If you are aware that you are having increased anxiety, it would be appropriate for you to see your family doctor to get some medication for it prescribed. It does not have to be prescribe by a cardiologist. I'm sure though that your cardiologist would appreciate you doing everything you can to decrease your anxiety level. |
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