Heartbeat control - #12250
I am seriously freaking out right now. Last week, during my morning jog, I noticed my heart was racing way more than usual, like, I could feel every single heartbeat—especially after I slowed down! I've read some stuff about heartbeat control and wondered if I’m supposed to just let it run wild, or is there a way to control it? I mean, I’ve never really thought about heartbeat control before, but now it’s like all I can think about. When I got home, I checked my pulse, and it was like 120 when I was just sitting there! That seems way too high, right?? I’m not exactly a marathon runner, but in the past, my heartbeat was always a little lower than that. Then a friend mentioned maybe it could be anxiety or something, which got me worried even more. I dunno if that's it or if I should really pay attention to this heartbeat control thing. Do you think there are exercises I could do to calm it down, or should I be concerned about my heart health? I just don't know what to think. Is this something I should see a doctor about, or could some simple tips about heartbeat control help me out? I feel like I might just be overthinking it but still, it's hard to shake off the worry.
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