Just wondered what on earth do you all do when you wake up frightened with palpatations etc at 2am and just cant get back to sleep?

I usually just like there and worry / monitor the symptoms. which is bad to do I know, but how can you not?

So glad I found the forum as I know have like minded people to talk too

The occurence of palpitations or fast heart rate which awaken you and produce intense emotional fear are known as night terrors. They are no different than their waking counterpart.

It's important not to let the stillness of the early morning environment allow for rumination to set in, generally only serving to increase fears.

If you can't sleep, do not try to force yourself to do so. Engage in an activity such as reading a book or watching TV. Do not exercise. Once you begin to feel tired and relaxed again, go back to bed and try to sleep. If you must repeat the process, then do so. Generally, GI disturbances can produce pressure when lying down that increase the potential for palpitations or mild tachycardia to develop. It is not a sign of a problem at all.

Best regards and Good Health

same as rlr said my therapist told me to do something vboring for ten minutes then try & go to sleep, repeat the process untill u finally do sleep