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Question #12508
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How to reduce BPM? - #12508

Aasha

I am kinda freaking out here. For the last few weeks, my heart rate has been all over the place, and I keep reading about how to reduce BPM because it's like, really messing with my day-to-day life. I mean, I ran a marathon last year, and now just going up the stairs makes my heart race like I’m sprinting! One moment it’s like 90 BPM and then 120, and I def haven't been exercising this much lately, maybe just walks with my dog. Doctor said it might be stress but didn't give me real tips on how to reduce BPM, just “chill out.” I’ve tried deep breathing, but it feels like every time I try that, I start thinking about how my heart is racing more, which totally defeats the purpose! I don’t get why it’s this high—my diet’s ok, not too much caffeine. Can anxiety really change your BPM this much? Anyone have solid advice on how to reduce BPM besides meditation and yoga, cause I’ve read that stuff. What actually works!? Why won't it just go back to the chill rate it used to be? I swear, it's like my heart is having a party I don't wanna be invited to. If anyone has tips or personal experiences, please share! I’m just over here trying to figure it out and feeling like I'm losing control!

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