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Obsessively checking heart rate. i battle anxiety. can i cause my heart to race by constantly checking it?
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Anything we focus on: tends to make it bigger, so focusing on your heart rate can raise it and make it more of an issue for your. See your doc to rule out medical conditions. Then see a mental health professional to learn ways to manage your anxiety. See www.relaxationreasponse.org for some self-help.
Answered 5/30/2016
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