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Is A High Heart Rate Related To Anxiety?
does fast heart rate mean sometimes high metabolism in anxiety
i have some anxiety and weight loss but my appetite is good.the reason i ask my heart beats reaaly fast at times when i am stressed.i started taking zolft 3 weeks ago i havent gained any weight back.
i have some anxiety and weight loss but my appetite is good.the reason i ask my heart beats reaaly fast at times when i am stressed.i started taking zolft 3 weeks ago i havent gained any weight back.
Thu, 22 May 2014
Dear Sir/ Madam
Thanks for writing to us.
Yes, it is true that heart increases when you are anxious or under stress. This a normal FLIGHT OR FIGHT response where body releases catecholamines (adrenaline rush) in response to a challenging situation. These catecholamines causes increase in heart rate by acting on adrenergic receptors.
sincerely
Sukhvinder
Thanks for writing to us.
Yes, it is true that heart increases when you are anxious or under stress. This a normal FLIGHT OR FIGHT response where body releases catecholamines (adrenaline rush) in response to a challenging situation. These catecholamines causes increase in heart rate by acting on adrenergic receptors.
sincerely
Sukhvinder
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