well on a good note, i actually worked out tonight. big step for me. my heart was racing but i kept on going saying over and over, this is okay, this is okay. when i stopped, my heart was still thudding out of my chest. it is so scary. i didn't panic. still doing well in that aspect, it's been a while thank God. but this is going to be hard for me i can tell. even getting my heart rate up on purpose is a huge stride for me, but it's hard to shake this fear. i just don't want to give in and let it make me stop. i know i need to work out, just scares me. any feedback would be great especially if you have the same problem. thank you all

Hi India--I have the exact same problem. I finally seem to be sticking to an exercise plan and it's been about 7 weeks and just last week I finally noticed that the racing thumping heart is not bothering me anymore. So if you can stick to a regular plan (and yes I do know how hard that is) I think overtime you will notice it less and less. Good luck to you, and congrats on exercising!!!

Your heart will not burst! No such thing has ever happened.

Remember: in order to have a strong heart, you must exercise and get your heart rate up. Your heart is designed to beat fast when you exercise. Not exercising over a long period of time will make your heart weak, and it will not be able to preform as well as it should. Exercise also helps regulate your blood pressure to keep it normal.

Stop worrying and you will be fine.

India you owe yourself a huge smile and a nice pat on the back. And then get back to work and do it again.........

David

Yeahh!! That's awesome!! I can relate, it's similar to my concerns when I get too hot. I just have to keep reminding myself I'm fine (as long as I know I'm doing what I need to do to not get TOO overheated) and after you keep doing it over and over and over again, you will reinforce that you really are OK. The first few times are the hardest. Great job!

Congratulations on your efforts. Keep it up! :u]

-Dustin

I actually was a heart beat freak for a while and used to listen to it all the time and say....."does that sound right?" or "I think it skiped a beat there","I hope it doesnt beat to fast and burst". I finnally just became obsesed with it and it gave me tremendous anxiety. I would ask my self if I was ok constantly, and it drove me up the wall. I dont do it any more. I finally told myself or my heart in almost an angry manor " Look I dont have time for this crap, if your gonna stop,skip and burst get it over with, I have stuff to do". I actually would get angry when I would say it and it make me feel like I was in charge and in control.

btw... The human heart it much tougher then we think, and studies have shown it can endure long durations of elevated beats for even days with no damage. Remember its strong and durable and will NOT just stop or pop. Has it given up on you yet?? If your reading this I'll take that as a no....

Thank you for those encouraging words. I have been there too.