Dreaming of Having a Heart Attack: Should You Be Worried?

Well, let me tell ya, dreamin’ ’bout a heart attack, that’s some scary stuff. Woke up this mornin’, heart thumpin’ like a rabbit in a dog fight, all ’cause of some crazy dream. Ain’t no fun, let me tell ya.

What does it mean, this heart attack dreamin’? Don’t rightly know, but I heard tell it ain’t always ’bout your ticker actually givin’ out. Could be somethin’ else worryin’ you, you know? Like that time my prize-winning hen got snatched by a fox. Felt like my heart was gonna bust right outta my chest then, too. Stress, they call it. Too much work, too much worry, that kinda stuff.

Folks say if you got high blood pressure, diabetes, that sleep thing where you stop breathin’ at night, or if you smoke like a chimney, well, then a heart attack might come callin’ in the early mornin’. But if you’re healthy as a horse, dreamin’ up a heart attack ain’t likely gonna kill ya. Doctors say so, and they oughta know, right? Though I still say, listen to your body. If somethin’ feels off, go see a doctor, don’t just sit there and stew.

Heart attacks, they can happen any old time, day or night. Maybe you just went through somethin’ real tough, like losin’ a loved one or fightin’ with your neighbor over that darn fence again. Or maybe you went from sittin’ on the porch all day to runnin’ a marathon. That ain’t good for ya, no sirree.

• Too much stress ain’t good. Makes your heart work overtime, you know? Gotta find ways to calm down, like sittin’ in the garden or knittin’ a blanket.
• Don’t go jumpin’ into things too fast. Take it easy, especially if you ain’t used to movin’ around much.
• Eat your vegetables! Mama always said, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and she wasn’t wrong. Good food helps keep your insides happy.

Now, some folks say dreams can tell you ’bout your health. I don’t know ’bout all that, sounds kinda hocus pocus to me. But they do say dreams are like little messages from your brain, helpin’ you sort out your feelings. Maybe that heart attack dream just means you’re worried ’bout somethin’, or maybe you’re just feelin’ helpless ’bout somethin’ in your life. Like when the well dried up last summer, felt like I couldn’t do nothin’ ’bout it.

And if you dream ’bout someone else havin’ a heart attack? Well, maybe you’re just worried ’bout them. Like when my grandson went off to the city, I worried myself sick. Or maybe you feel guilty ’bout somethin’. We all got things we ain’t too proud of, that’s just life.

So, you wake up sweatin’ and breathin’ hard, heart poundin’ like a drum? Don’t panic right off. Think ’bout what’s been goin’ on in your life. Are you stressed? Are you takin’ care of yourself? If you’re worried, talk to someone, or go see the doctor. Better safe than sorry, I always say.

Dreams are just dreams, most of the time. They ain’t gonna hurt ya. But if they got you thinkin’, well, maybe that ain’t such a bad thing. Just remember to listen to your body and take care of yourself, that’s the most important thing.

Anyways, don’t let no dream scare you too much. Life’s too short for that. Get yourself a good cup of coffee, sit on the porch, and watch the birds. That’s what I do. Helps calm the nerves, it does.

And if you keep havin’ those heart attack dreams, and you’re worried, go see a doctor. They’ll check you out, make sure everything’s alright. Peace of mind, that’s worth more than gold, let me tell ya.

Tags: Heart Attack, Dreams, Health, Stress, Anxiety, Sleep, Wellbeing, Fear, Prevention