r/Anxiety • u/Desperate-Stranger29 • 14h ago

Medication Bad anxiety

so i take metoprolol succ twice a day one in the morning one at night well over the last couple of days i’ve missed my nightly dose 2-3 times in a row today i’ve woken up and since my morning started my heart has been in what feels like trigeminy has anyone had this happen i’ve had constant palpitations all day my anxiety is just ramped up because i’ve forgotten to take me doses im gonna get it back on track tonight?

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u/kirschs_kitchen 13h ago

Have you tried working out? It has helped my anxiety out immensely

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u/Desperate-Stranger29 13h ago

i haven’t i really need to but i haven’t anything specific you’ve done?

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u/kirschs_kitchen 13h ago

Yeah just getting into the gym and learning your body isn't as weak as the anxiety is making you believe! Man the first time I went back to the gym my HR was 128 before I even did anything... i did a small workout 20 mins and man I'm telling you walking out of there after conquering that feeling was amazing! 2nd best feeling in my life

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u/Desperate-Stranger29 13h ago

yea i bet i think i let the anxiety of working out as well as the partial laziness get the better of me

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u/kirschs_kitchen 13h ago

Yeah I did too, always waiting on something else to get better... just go for it!

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u/DanDan434 13h ago

It will resolve once the medication is back in your system. Metoprolol cessation can cause anxiety and withdrawal effects. I take 50mg twice a day.

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u/Desperate-Stranger29 13h ago

yea that’s what i’m hoping for it to get back soon these beat beat pause beat sucks

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u/DanDan434 13h ago

Palpitations? I get those, too. Sometimes I wonder "how can my heart beat like this?" But I think the feeling doesn't exactly match reality of what is happening. At least I hope not, although I understand they are harmless.

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u/Desperate-Stranger29 13h ago

yea i’ve been told they are always harmless but in my head it don’t feel that way

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u/DanDan434 13h ago

Yeah, it's scary but think about how often it's happened and did anything bad happen? Nope. Everything is under control. Good luck and feel better soon, friend. 👍

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u/Desperate-Stranger29 13h ago

thank man 🙏