Do palpitations go away when not thinking about them

Let me first say I've had a few monitors in the last 10 years. Nothing was noted abnormal. Lately I've been super stressed, hormonal, and run down. Palpitations basically nonstop every minute. However, when I'm doing something mindless like cleaning or something that keeps me pre occupied but not stressed I don't feel them nearly as much. Compared to a social situation in which I feel them a ton. Anyone know why? Do they actually go away?