A member asked:

Doc #1 saw my pulse go from 70 to 120 standing up, said pots. doc #2 says tachycardia issues = anxiety. but anxiety shouldn't trigger from standing?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Anxiety breaks rules: You did right to check w/ physical doctors but if they find nothing and say "anxiety" they may be right. Anxiety can do amazing things and is not limited by logic. Consider CBT to learn skills in mgmt and avoidance of anxiety. It can help w/ many things. Best!

Answered 6/14/2016

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