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High heart rate-normal blood pressure?

I am 20, 54-55kg, and i have been having normal blood pressure (70/120) and a hightened heart rate- NOT above 100, but I feel it a bit heightened, it is like 80 or 90 something.. I have read some reviews on the topic, and as far as i understood, for adults having a heart rate below 100 is quite normal. still i am a bit worried cause my heart rate used to be slower... I am aware that there are a couple of factors that might be the reason: I am a smoker(trying to quit now!), recently i started drinking coffee again, mainly cause i had a stressful exam period and needed to stay awake and concentrate,..oh and i am an infrequent coke user. I used to excerize and swim, but lately haven't had the time. I am aware that all those factors might be a reason, but is it permanently gonna stay like it is now? I had medical check-ups last week, including blood tests and everything seemed fine, actually, my results were perfect!! this summer I had my first ECG, not because i had problems, it was just a routine check, and everything was fine, but i remember my pulse was like 73 back then, and now it is like 80 something.. I know i should start leading a calmer and more active way of life, and i am trying, but can someone please answer my questions and recommend me a way to feel calmer and healthier in this situation?? I worry a lot, and have been having problems sleeping, tried some herbal pills to calm me down, but they don;t seem to be having that much of an effect.. please help..:(

Public Comments

1. advised psychiatry consultation and councelling.
2. Hi Nicky, your worry about heart rate(there may be other reasons) is not justifiable. Especially with normal EKG and no heart problem. A person's heart rate can vary depending on the activity and time of the day(the diurnal variation) and in deep sleep it can come down to 40bpm. In any case, with the exams out of the way you can take the rejuvination path. For a starter, you can do away with all stimulants - nicotine, coke, coffee et al - and start the work outs. The chemical tranquilizers can be habit-forming and not advisable in a case like yours. You must be on the look out for some unconventional means. The first thing that comes to my mind is Yoga, particularly one that is called 'Shavaasana' (or savasana). Though this particular yoga seems to be simple, it needs training under an expert, for, it involves 'emptying' ones mind. So, good luck. Refer: http://yoga.about.com/od/yogaposes/a/savasana.htm