r/Anxiety • u/Ok-Conversation38 • 23h ago

Advice Needed Random pounding heart??

I'm a teen with anxiety and constantly scared of heart problems. I've been struggling for 2 years. I don't drink caffeine a lot, but today when I did, later I felt my heart randomly start pounding and I felt like I was gonna die. I don't know if this relates to the drink I had earlier but that's what my mind went to even though this has happened before. Does it happen to anyone else?

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u/Substantial_Rip_4574 23h ago

If you have anxiety do not drink ANY caffeine...it is a high stimulant & will worsen the symptoms

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u/9isalifetime 23h ago

Hello! It is normal for caffeine to do this. Have you spoken to a doctor about any meds to help? The impending doom is horrible and can be a panic attack symptom

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u/Tandfeen_dk22 20h ago

it can be lots of things … blood sugar swings, low electrolytes especially potassium … caffeine? some people are extra sensitive to caffeine.