Thread: WILD problem: heart pounding

The people above nailed it pretty well. Most people have this problem especially early on in their LD 'career'. From what I can tell the simplest explanation I can give you is that quite frankly your excited. You know somethings about to happen; and you can't wait. All the possibilities race through your mind because you are finally achieving success! Also usually when your in that frame of mind anything remotely out of the ordinary will stand out because your basically on the lookout for "Whats different".
The two things kind of work together and make it seem like a bigger deal then it really is.. Take it slow and just try to smooth out your breaths. You don't need to breathe exceptionally deep or slow; just consistent and at a rate that is comfortable. Just remember to relax and take it easy; you've got all night. Also.. as long as you get a little further then last time; your having a good night. Just go into it with an open mind not expecting much.. but be ready for anything. Usually most of the fear/excitement comes from you building it up in your head.

With time you will notice this less and less because you will become accustomed to the whole experience; but I will say that I used to almost ALWAYS get a really intense rush when I was first experimenting (and still from time to time nowadays) with no negative effects. I realize you said its not due to that; although its just such a common occurrence it would really fit the piece. Not really sure though because I definitely don't feel "pain"; but I can only speak for me of course.

Hopefully that helps.