Over the past couple years, stress and anxiety have really gotten the best of me and I’ve gained a lot of weight in the process. There’s a lot of things that I don’t have any control over that really get me worked up. The last time in went to the ER was in November of 2021. I was having skipped beats, a fluttering sensation that lasts for about a second or two, chest pain, dizziness, extreme fatigue, and at times, a racing heart beat (120ish beats per minute that lasts about 3-5 minutes). I had an EKG, had my thyroid tested, took an X-ray, and did blood work to see if I had a heart attack. Everything came back okay. The following months I saw my regular doctor. She did blood work and every thing take back fine (I believe they tested over 30 different things). I didn’t have an enlarged heart either. Whenever I get these flutters or thumps I get really scared. I have a lot of anxiety over my weight and an upcoming surgery I need. I’ve also woken up with what I was told are nocturnal panic attacks. I really don’t know how to get the anxiety or stress under control. My doctor says that since it’s not chronic anxiety, I don’t really need any medications and that weight loss and finally having my surgery will help ease my anxiety. When things are really bad, I sometimes have trouble sleeping lying down. If I try and lay down, I get this extreme pressure from my neck up and get panicky.  Sometimes I feel exhausted and dizzy, too. I try to assure myself that my heart is fine but it doesn’t always work. I did a lot of heavy lifting and yard work all day. I know my body is getting plenty of oxygen rich blood and that I’m not out of breath or tired. It seems to get worse if I have time on my hands to think. I’ve been to the ER 3 times since 2018 and am embarrassed to go back especially because of my weight.