Ask Dr. Bethie

Dear Dr. Bethie,
Help! Sometimes I can feel my heart beating inside my chest.
Sincerely,
Hyperaware Clare from Toledo

Dear HC,
Excellent. This is a phenomenon commonly associated with being alive.
Regards,
Dr. B

Dear Dr. Bethie,
I feel like you're not listening to me. I can feel it beating really strongly.
With angst,
Hyperaware Clare, still from Toledo

Dear HC,
This is a situation in which many people would like to find themselves. Enjoy it while it lasts. The alternative, not feeling a heartbeat, is highly compatible with death.
Warmest regards,
Dr. B

Dear Dr. Bethie,
I'm going to St. Thomas for a second opinion.
Good-bye,
Hyperaware (and now Indignant) Clare, yet again from Toledo