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Question On Heart Pounding

I have had this before. After drinking about 6 beers. I went to take A nap. After I woke Up My heart was pounding and I felt like s*** OK. I did not get drunk. Just visiting with family ate dinner and then took A nap then Woke up this way. What does this mean? Yes It has happened to me before drink on the weekends only. what could this be????? I woke up this was out of A really hard sleep. It could not be A panic attack because I woke up this way! eyes not even open yet.
Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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The alcohol is probably dehydrating you. Dehydration can cause tachycardia (rapid heart rate) which can make your heart feel like it's pounding out of your chest. I would say to drink water whenever you drink alcohol, a 12 ounces of water for every beer you drink. Take it easy and be careful. If this happens every time you drink, I would say that you should just not drink at all. I don't think it's an anxiety disorder because you haven't really mentioned any other symptoms of anxiety. take care.
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Question On Heart Pounding

The alcohol is probably dehydrating you. Dehydration can cause tachycardia (rapid heart rate) which can make your heart feel like it s pounding out of your chest. I would say to drink water whenever you drink alcohol, a 12 ounces of water for every beer you drink. Take it easy and be careful. If this happens every time you drink, I would say that you should just not drink at all. I don t think it s an anxiety disorder because you haven t really mentioned any other symptoms of anxiety. take care.