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Anxiety FitnessWhat helped me was truly coming to terms with my ectopic beats, accepting them as a part of myself. They are normal for my heart. Rather than being a sign that something is wrong, they became a sign that I’m alive, in my body. I stopped thinking about my body like a machine, where clocks tick in perfect time — because human bodies don’t work like that. Your heartbeat naturally varies. Sometimes it’s faster, sometimes slower. Sometimes there are extra beats. Natural variation is not a sign that something is wrong. I listened to the doctors and accepted uncertainty. I realised I didn’t need to know every possible thing that could happen. Letting go of that need truly helped. I feel more connected with myself now, and I know that the best I can do is take care of my body and my heart. I also created a 20-minute ectopic beat relief audio, which includes a guided breathing exercise based on this study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17004338/ Effect of deep breathing at six breaths per minute on the frequency of premature ventricular complexes. The study showed a reduction in ectopic beats of around 50% during the exercise. But if you listen to the full audio, while I guide you through the breathing, I’ll also help you with something more powerful: acceptance. Over time, listening to it will train you not to need it anymore — not because it gets rid of the ectopics, but because they become something that feels safe. Like a part of yourself that you trust. 💬 All you have to do is go to my bio ***always go to a doctor if you have concerns related to your heart. When I talk about cardiophobia or heart related anxiety I am referring to anxiety when you have been given the all clear after being checked out and tested by medical professionals***
On the profile · Jan 2, 2026