Does anyone else get scared when exercising I want to get more fit but when I starte to feel my heart pounding If I am exercising or running and I starte to panic then which makes me not want to do it any help please
Scared to keep fit coz of my anxiety - Anxiety Support
Scared to keep fit coz of my anxiety
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I don't have much to offer on the help side...sorry....but I am right there with you. I used to walk/jog 2-4 miles daily. I loved getting out there and just enjoying myself. Now I'm afraid to do anything, cause my heart starts pounding and I start to freak out! I know it isn't nothing but I also can't convince myself either (if that makes sense). I have decided that I just need to make myself get up and move. I will start off very slow and go from there.. Let me know if you want to encourage each other!!
I was exactly the same until today. I finally pushed myself and did some exercise with my mum. But then once I had done the exercise I kept waiting for the chest pains to hit in or something to happen to me!!!!!!
I hate anxiety it's not fair. I used to love exercise and could focus on it, but now I just worry about doing it and worry after. Wish a magic wand could help us all x
Oh yes! This happens to me and I hate it! I used to love running but now I start to freak out when my heart starts beating faster and I feel lightheaded. Unfortunately I haven't found any solution except to keep doing it and just take little breaks when I feel too freaked out to continue. I got a small elliptical machine/bike combo to use at home and that has helped a bit since part of the anxiety is having to go to the gym. I really wish there was a magic solution for all of us....it does help to know we're not alone though!