Why Does My Heart Race When I’m Anxious? — Understand & Manage Symptoms

Find calm and safety in your body again
When anxiety strikes, it can feel like your heart is pounding out of your chest. Racing heartbeat, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or even a sense of panic can leave you feeling scared and out of control. This service is designed to help you understand why your heart races when you’re anxious and, more importantly, how to regulate your body’s stress response so you can feel grounded, safe, and in control again.

Who this service is for
This service is especially supportive for:
- Adults experiencing chronic stress, panic attacks, or generalized anxiety
- Veterans, service members, and their families coping with trauma or transition
- Women navigating perimenopause with increased anxiety and heart palpitations
- Individuals with PTSD, high-functioning anxiety, or sensory sensitivities
- Anyone who feels overwhelmed by racing thoughts, physical tension, or a rapid heartbeat during stressful moments

Who will benefit
You’ll benefit if you’ve ever felt:
- Your heart racing suddenly, even while resting
- Short of breath or unable to take a full inhale
- Lightheaded, dizzy, or on edge during anxiety spikes
- Trapped in cycles of worry, panic, or emotional overwhelm
- Disconnected from your body and unsure how to calm yourself down
Whether your anxiety shows up at work, in relationships, during health challenges, or as part of trauma recovery, this service provides tools to restore balance and resilience.

Benefits of this service
- Learn why anxiety triggers a racing heart and how to stop the cycle
- Reduce panic symptoms like shallow breathing, sweating, or trembling
- Improve sleep by calming your nervous system before bed
- Feel safer and more confident in your body
- Build long-term skills for stress management and emotional regulation
- Restore energy by reducing the constant “fight-or-flight” response

What to expect
Sessions combine practical education with body-based practices that help you shift from overwhelm into calm. You’ll learn how the nervous system works, why anxiety impacts your heart and breath, and what you can do in the moment to regulate. Techniques may include guided breathwork, gentle movement, grounding practices, and mindfulness strategies you can easily use in daily life. Together, we’ll create a personalized toolkit that fits your lifestyle and needs.

Why choose this service
This isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about reclaiming your sense of safety and confidence. The approach blends evidence-based strategies with trauma-informed care, ensuring you feel supported and understood throughout the process. Each session is tailored to you, addressing both the physical sensations (like a racing heart or shortness of breath) and the emotional patterns behind them.

Ready to feel calmer and more in control?
You don’t have to live in fear of the next time your heart starts racing. Schedule a free consultation to explore whether this service is right for you and begin building the skills to calm your body, steady your mind, and move forward with greater ease.

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