06/03/2026
Hello ladies!
If your heart suddenly races, “dance”, or feels tight for no obvious reason, especially when you’re just sitting at your desk or lying in bed, it can be scary. Many women worry a lot when experiencing these symptoms because indeed this can be so scary!
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For many women, mild heart palpitations during peri/Menopause are linked to hormonal fluctuations and a sensitised nervous system, not weakness and not failure. They are usually harmless.
Yes, true, in rare occasions, it could be an indication of a heart condition.
This why you should NOT ignore them. It means your body is asking for steadier support.
And of course, safety first, if it comes with chest pain, fainting, dizziness, breathing struggles, pain in the arm, neck or back, nausea or vomiting, seeking medical help is absolutely necessary right away!
Here are three gentle ways to soothe yourself when they show up:
1️⃣ Slow your breath before you slow your thoughts. When palpitations start, place one hand on your chest and one on your belly. Breathe in slowly through your nose for four counts and out through your mouth for six. This tells your nervous system you’re safe, which often helps the heart settle faster.�
2️⃣ Stabilise stimulants without going extreme. Caffeine, alcohol, and sugar can amplify palpitations during hormonal shifts. You don’t have to quit everything, but noticing timing and amounts can make a real difference, especially in the afternoon and evening.�
3️⃣ Support your nervous system, and eat nourishing food, daily, not just in crisis mode. Short walks, regular meals, magnesium & healthy rich foods, and moments of quiet help lower baseline stress so your heart is less reactive overall.
If this symptom has been quietly unsettling you and you’d like a few personalised ideas to feel calmer and more confident when it happens, send me the word HEART and I’ll message you back. No pressure, just support.💜
You’re not imagining this. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.
