Rushing around.
How do I stop rushing around while doing things?
For context: I do have GAD and am unmedicated for it. I've had this “feeling of being rushed” since I was a teenager. I currently take 5mg twice a day (10mg total) for my POTS. It does help that but it also helps my anxiety (no surprise there.) But before I take my doses I feel so rushed to do things. While I feel like this I have an increase in symptoms like dizziness and tachycardia. (Usually 115-125bpm, sometimes 130 if I'm pushing it.)
Example 1: Before my morning dose kicks in I feel like I need to hurry up and do things like brushing my teeth, getting dressed, and feeding the dog.
Example 2: Before my evening dose I feel in a hurry to change clothes, take the dog outside, and pick up around the house.
Now when my Propranolol kicks in I feel like a “normal” person, relaxed and even moving a bit slower. (not like an alarming slow.)
I'm not sure if this is a POTS thing or an Anxiety thing as I know both of these conditions can mimic each other and symptoms. Any feedback or ideas to help would be great! Thanks.
Posted Aug 5, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC