I recently fainted while public speaking while experiencing a very rapid heartbeat for about an hour and was later diagnosed with atrial flutter as my heart rate had climbed to 140-160. I automatically converted back to about 80 bpm about an hour later at the hospital. I had a similar episode a year earlier. I am taking toprol, baby aspirin and losartan. I am also having a atrial ablation in 9 days. How do I overcome my fear of fainting again and should I refrain from any public speaking or anxiety producing situations until after my procedure?
Hi and thanks for question. Many person have stage fear or social anxiety in which whenever he tries to talk in public he has severe anxiety episode. First thing I will suggest u that u shall talk in front of mirror to reduce your anxiety and gain your self-confidence. Second start talk with a people u feel comfortable than involved in conversation. Start Panama which help in overcome your anxiety. Take propranolol in low dose for sometimes when ever u have conversation which reduce your anxiety level. Thanks