Fear of the heart
Hello, I am 28 years old and I have the following problem or concern:
I have never had any issues with my heart. All EKGs that have been done in the last few years have been normal, including multiple EKGs from 2006-2008 and even those done in the psychiatric ward. All blood tests have also been normal, and I had a heart echo in 2007 which was also normal. My long-term blood pressure readings have been normal as well. The last EKG I had was in early 2011 and it was also normal. It has been 2 years since my last EKG. About a year ago, I started experiencing occasional heart palpitations and the feeling that my heart is skipping a beat. I should mention that during this time, I was dealing with a move and the death of a beloved pet. I have never felt dizzy or anything like that, I am able to exercise normally, climb stairs without difficulty, and my skin color is good. My heart sounds normal when listened to. My current doctor, whom I have been seeing for 4 years, says there is nothing to worry about, but he has not done any further tests since I started experiencing these symptoms. Even my previous doctor says that I have never had any issues with my heart and tells me to forget about it. When I explain my symptoms to my current doctor, he always suggests that I see a psychologist or psychiatrist for new antidepressants. I am currently taking Citalopram 30 mg, but no other medications. He says that everything is fine organically and there is nothing more he can do, but my symptoms have only been present for a year and he has not investigated further since then. I feel misunderstood and sad, and I am afraid for my heart as I am also a hypochondriac. What should I do? Sometimes the symptoms go away for a while, but then the heart palpitations and skipping return.
