 [ Symptoms ] how can i slow my pulse for a few hours no breathing techniques or meditation please need to pass a medical screen but my bpm is hitting 102 i know this is due to anxiety the screening doctor says it is tachycardia but i just get anxious around his loud ekg will not accept anxiety as an answer my own doctor measures my bpm while monitoring my wristneck with a stopwatch my pulse is always under 85 there at hone i monitor my own pulse with a home ekg it is also always under 85 is there any otc medication to lower my pulse any fruits or vegetables [ Disease ] my friend i am sorry but there are no vegetables or over the counter medications that can slow down your heart rate i would suggest telling your screening doctor that you are very anxious and that you suspect it is anxiety because lets be honest its pretty intimidating 85 as a resting heart rate is pretty fast but can be normal for long term solutions i would try running or doing some sort of cardiovascular exercise this can reduce anxiety and get your heart into shape which will lower your resting heart rate for short term results breathing exercises it is