How to stop rapid heartbeat?

Do you ever feel like your heart is trying to escape from your chest? Or maybe it starts beating so fast that it feels like a techno beat party in there? If the answer is yes, then congrats! You are one of those lucky souls who have experienced rapid heartbeat.

But don’t worry, we’re here to help you out. In this funny little guide, we’re going to explore some tricks and tips on how to stop or avoid a rapid heartbeat. So sit back, relax (but not too much) and let’s dive into it!

What Causes Rapid Heartbeat?

Before we jump into the solution part, let’s understand why this happens in our body. There can be several reasons for increased heart rate such as:

  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Excitement
  • Physical exertion
  • Medical conditions like hyperthyroidism or cardiac issues.

Basically, anything that triggers our sympathetic nervous system can elevate our heart rate resulting in a pounding sensation.

Acknowledge Your Situation

When you experience your heart racing like Usain Bolt, the first thing you need to do is acknowledge your situation calmly rather than freaking out because that will make things worse.

Take deep breaths and repeat calming phrases such as “This is just temporary” or “My heartbeat needs some dance lessons“. Laughing at your situation could also ease down the panic attack triggered by rapid beats.

Sounds fancy right? Well don’t worry buddy; it’s just blowing against resistance while closing off airways from nose AND mouth simultaneously until pressure builds up inside lungs which slows down adrenaline production temporarily effectuating slowed heartbeat!

Here’s how:

  1. Sit comfortably with both feet flat on ground.
  2. Take a deep breath.
  3. Pinch your nostrils shut with fingers.
  4. Close your mouth.
  5. Forcefully exhale air out against the resistance, like blowing up a balloon.
  6. Hold this position for about 15-20 seconds.

By performing this technique you’ll feel pressure building and afterward, you’ll experience slow heart rate.

Another simple yet effective way to scare away those racing beats is by splashing some icy water on your face or taking cold-water showers as it triggers our diving reflex which slows down the heartbeat temporarily!

If you’re not in a place where access to water is possible then apply ice pack on forehead for few seconds instead or splash yourself with drinkable cold beverage (not beer though: that would just worsen your situation)

Meditation helps us in many ways such as calming our thoughts, focus and easing tension from the body resulting in controlled heartbeat..
As “meditation can be beneficial” when it comes to regulating breathing and reducing stress hormones, here’s how we do it:

1.Sit cross-legged comfortably
2. Place one hand over chest area another over stomach area
3.Breathe deeply through nose
4.Hold for three-four second count
5.Exhale slowly through nose while minding an eight second count
6.Focus solely on breath movement while letting all intrusive thoughts fade

Repeat for at least 10 minutes/day until significant change occurs involving slowed heart rate with controlled respirations!

In case rapid heartbeat happens due to anxiousness or fear if its origin can be recognized within moments of its initiation try counting backward from number hundred! This trick diverts mind from subject haunting causing pounding sensation relieved momentarily after being preoccupied; If done correctly You’ll forget what triggered elevated pulse-rate soon enough too :).

1.Start at number “100” whilst envisioning numerical change
2.Focus concentration over sequence of numerical transition
3.Repeat until number “1” is achieved.

By the end, you’ll feel calmer with regulated heart beats

This trick can be performed once seated and needs no resistance. By performing a gentle carotid sinus massage to neck arteries we can slow down elevated pulse rate:

Here’s How:

1.Locate on both sides of jaw (Carotid Artery in Bilateral Region)
2.Gently apply pressure using forefinger and middle finger at area above collarbone for several seconds
3.Write down results and/or seek supervision from medical professional prior attempting again.

Final Words

Rapid heartbeat can be scary but don’t panic! These tricks are here to guide you through such moments by allowing us to take charge of our thoughts/actions when experiencing fast pulse-rates so try them out soon whenever required.
Remember that practicing yoga or breathing exercises consistently may help overall regulation of your breaths bringing your heart into optimal condition long term

Maybe one day, when faced with anxiety triggering rapid heartbeat; They’ll only say “Oh My Heart’s thumping like it heard my secret plans” instead :D→_→.

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