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What is the normal heart rate for adults? - #12292

Aasha

I am really worried about my heart rate lately. I’ve been feeling kind of off — like, I can feel my heart pounding even when I'm just sitting there. My friends said I should check it out but I didn’t think it was a big deal until my mom started asking, “What is the normal heart rate for adults?” It got me thinking. I did measure mine and it was around 100 bpm! I know that sounds crazy, right? I thought maybe I was just stressed or something, but now I'm freaking out a little. I've read online, like, what is the normal heart rate for adults? Is it really between 60 and 100? I’m wondering because I’m literally sitting and my heart feels like it's racing, and what if this is some sign of a bigger problem? Could my anxiety be causing it to be consistently high? Then yesterday, during my walk, it shot up again! What is going on? Should I be this worried? I mean, like, what is the normal heart rate for adults anyway, and how do I know if mine is way off? Should I see a doctor, or do you think it's just something I can manage myself? Anyone else been through this? It feels like such a mess.

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