As I was going through the end of my marriage 7 years ago, I developed atrial fibrillation, a dysfunction of the heart where my heartbeat is erratic (think about the sound a pair of sneakers in the dryer makes and that's what my heartbeat is like). I also developed arthritis in my spine, carpal tunnel in my wrists, and numbness/extreme sensitivity to cold in my hands and feet. Part of this is work related as I am a web developer and spend much time in front of a screen, but I am positive the timing was not a coincidence and is a partly a result of somaticizing the toxicity of my marriage. The symptoms, oddly enough, manifested as my marriage to my uNPD malignant ex was ending (she initiated the divorce).
I've meditated to try to get my heartbeat under control but the aFib is persistent, meaning 24/7, and is not episodic. I went through 4 cardioversions before being informed that medication is the best route to take but that is more about preventing a stroke than getting my pulse under control. the symptoms also include shortness of breath, which along with the erratic heartbeat, makes regulating my overstimulated nervous system a challenge.
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and how they manage. Thanks!
I've meditated to try to get my heartbeat under control but the aFib is persistent, meaning 24/7, and is not episodic. I went through 4 cardioversions before being informed that medication is the best route to take but that is more about preventing a stroke than getting my pulse under control. the symptoms also include shortness of breath, which along with the erratic heartbeat, makes regulating my overstimulated nervous system a challenge.
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and how they manage. Thanks!