Panic Attacks and a Fear of Heart Attack
Click play to hear Barry explain this anxiety sensation. Here’s a typical scenario of getting anxious about your heart: “While sitting at my desk, I was feeling edgy, and I could feel my pulse rate increase. I kept working, and then I felt pins and needles going up my left arm. I immediately thought to myself, “I’m having a heart attack.” Literally seconds later, my heart was racing. I then looked around to see if there was anyone at the office. I was by myself . . . I really thought I was having a heart attack or stroke. Knowing
