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Is my anxiety causing me to hear my heartbeat in my ear?
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Possibly: Your anxiety is causing yoiur heart rate to increase and blood pressure to rise, making the blood flow through blood vessels near your more prominant..
Answered 8/31/2013
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YES: When you are anxious you are more aware of your surroundings and your blood pressure and heartbeat go up. Add that to your increased sense of awareness and you will hear your heartbeat.
Answered 10/4/2016
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