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A member asked:
During a panic attack is it ok for my heart rate to be high sometimes i go up to 140-160 on my fitbit but today i actually checked it on my pulse ox and it was 176. it freaked me out even more.. it slowly came down as i calmed down. can this kill me?
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Treatment available: People need not have anxiety about their anxiety attacks, because anxiety about anxiety creates a circular effect and generates more anxiousness. Medications are available, from one's primary care doctor or psychiatrist. That said, a person in her early 20's with a normal heart should be exercising a lot. Heart rates can run up around 80% of max when exercising, max being about 190 at this age.
Answered 3/25/2022
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Additional advice: Agree with the first answer. If medication is not an option for anxiety related to the crisis going on, consider adding yoga and mindfulness meditation your daily routine besides the aerobics. You can find tutorials online to get started.
Answered 3/28/2020
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