First episode of SVT, it is causing me depression. What to do?

A month ago today I had an SVT attack. I was having a stressful moment, I was arguing with my girlfriend, and at the end of the argument I noticed that my heart started beating really fast. I had a pulse of 255, and in the emergency room, a modified Valsalva manoeuvre was used to correct the problem.

I was glad I did. I went to see a cardiologist a week later who informed me that it would definitely return in my life and I had no other option but to either take medication for the rest of my life or undergo ablation treatment. Here I chose beta blockers, but I have not taken them once.

I haven't made a decision yet, I've been symptom-free for a month to the day, I try to take potassium, magnesium and other vitamins every day, I try to exercise more (I'm 21, 181 cm tall, 65 kg) and I try to do everything I can to be healthy.

Since my heart condition is perfect according to the doctor and I am trying to do the lifestyle change right, is it possible that it will not develop again?

Ever since the doctor told me that it would come back, I have been mentally worried that it would come out at any time. Even at university, I don't stress about the presentation, I stress about getting sick and having a heart attack. This whole situation is making me feel really bad, I'm depressed. I feel constant pressure in my chest because I feel anxious about it. If I remember that I'm in a good mood and I can have this problem at any time, I lose the mood for life.

What should I do? Please help.

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