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I am a 20 yr old male. suffer from anxiety. occasionally i have heart flutter feelings. they most common during /after sport game. had ekg. is it ok?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Anxiety: The heart rate increase is a normal part of our fight or flight response. Part of your training for sports can be the positive self-talk about success. You may want to develop some specific motivational thoughts to use such as "I can do this" "we're the best" or something that makes you feel motivated!

Answered 7/11/2015

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: I understand your concern about heart flutter feeling during and after sport game It is ok to do an EKG to find status of your heart Feel good about your heart and healing power of your body if EKG is normal. See a psychiatrist for Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety Treatment of Anxiety with Therapy, Medication, Breathing Relaxation, Visual Imagery, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Meditation is very beneficial

Answered 12/10/2016

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Anxiety w/heart: flutter needs to be evaluated by your doc. It sounds like you've done that. Next stop is to see a mental health professional to learn techniques to manage your anxiety. Please don't use medicine only but make sure to get therapy. See www.relaxationresponse.org for a self-help technique.

Answered 5/30/2016

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