Cardiophobia: Are you often afraid of having a heart attack? Sometimes this kind of fear is normal, but if fear always haunts you then it can be Cardiophobia. There is always a fear of heart attack. Because of this the mind is not engaged in any work. In this phobia, the victim becomes very scared when his heartbeat becomes irregular and he considers even normal pain in the chest or arms as a sign of heart attack. Doctors say that there can be more than one reason for cardiophobia. For example, death of an acquaintance due to heart attack, fear of heart attack due to some accident in childhood.
Which symptoms cause fear in cardiophobia?
chest pain or heaviness
pain on opposite side of hand
pain in jaw
pain in the middle of the upper abdomen or on the opposite side
sweating, restlessness and nervousness
anxiety
heart palpitations
Dizziness
high blood pressure
unconsciousness
shivering
What is the treatment for cardiophobia?
According to health experts, if you notice any symptoms of cardiophobia, then first of all you should consult a doctor and get your heart checked because some of these symptoms can also be of heart attack. If despite all the tests you are still afraid of heart disease, then talk to the doctor about it. Treatment of cardiophobia can be started on the advice of a good psychologist. Their therapy or counseling will help you get rid of this problem. Apart from this, to maintain good heart health, get your heart checked at least twice a year. You can also come out of this problem through breathing exercises and meditation. This keeps the mind calm and reduces anxiety.
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