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How to Calm a Racing Heart and Night-time Panic During Menopause

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with heart palpitations, a racing heart and a sudden wave of panic, you’ll know just how frightening it can feel. Even if anxiety is completely new to you, menopause can trigger these intense night-time episodes. Many women immediately think, “Is there something wrong with my heart?” In most cases, it’s a hormone-driven response — and the good news is that there are ways to calm it in the moment and prevent it over time. Let’s look at why night-time panic and palpitations happen during menopause, and what you can do about them. Read more >

Eileen Durward