Exercise induced anxiety or lung disease???

[SxufferingSxoul]

Please help!! 😭😭 I can’t tell the difference anymore, whether it’s exercise induced anxiety or not! Nowadays, I am avoiding anything that’s like exercise such as vaccuming and such, and exercise itself because every time I try to do any of these two, my head gets so heavy (sometimes with dizziness, sometimes without dizziness) that it weighs down my body, my throat tightens feels like it’s closing up, and the breathing is what’s the worst, there are breaths that I can take and then sudden breaths that I cannot take at all, and so on I remember getting this breathing issue when I was exposed to my phobia (phobia of grasshoppers) Panic attack ended with breaths that were extremely EXTREMELY hard to take that I was like “that’s it, that’s the end of my life” Happens always in the middle of a 5km walk, and I always try to fight through it and finish the walk and think that I will be fine when I reach the car. I sit down in the car but the symptoms worsen!! I try to lay down in the backseat, doesn’t worsen or get any better. That’s when the dizziness kicks in. There used to be times where I kept getting these symptoms, when I exercise, and times where I wouldn’t at all and feel like I can walk another 5km. But nowadays, it’s constant. What the bloody hell is all this? Forgot to point out that during these times, I get INSTENSE fear of dying or passing out to the point that as I walk, I am waiting for one of them to happen because the severity of the symptoms convince me that I am going to pass out!! When I sit down after exercise, it worsens then gets better, but then after? I am too horrified to stand back up due to this heavy head feeling that restricts my breathing?? I don’t know anymore. Last week I went to the Clinic because of that same episode, got an ECG done and was told that my heart is absolutely fine and my breathing is “clean” as mentioned by the doctor there. I am not convinced because she is not a lung/heart specialist, my mom wont take me to one.

[Jaxs050783]

When my anxiety is bad and I weight train I can induce a panic attack. It’s because my heart rate increases and as I’m on the edge it causes the attack.

[Moon_Glitter]

I would get checked out by your family doctor, have some tests run to rule out anything serious. This should ease some or all of your concerns. x love n light

[SxufferingSxoul in reply to Moon_Glitter]

Family doctor? My mom won’t take me to a doctor because she “knows” it’s anxiety.

[Dolphin14 in reply to SxufferingSxoul]

How old are you? Are you old enough to go alone?

[SxufferingSxoul in reply to Dolphin14]

I am 16 years old and I am not allowed to go outside anywhere

[Dolphin14 in reply to SxufferingSxoul]

Would you be able to sit down with your mom and explain to her. If she thinks it's anxiety why wouldn't she want to help alleviate your fears?

[SxufferingSxoul in reply to Dolphin14]

The fact that you guys suggested to me that I should go to the doctor is just scaring me and convincing me more that I have a disease

[Dolphin14 in reply to SxufferingSxoul]

No I'm not trying to do that. I have anxiety too. So, if I were nervous about something I would go so that I would have the answer.

I was just offering a couple suggestions so you could go and get some resolution.

I in no way meant to scare you.

[Moon_Glitter in reply to SxufferingSxoul]

I'm not trying to scare you, sometimes hearing from a professional that nothing is wrong helps to alleviate fears.

I've been where you are, I know how scary it is.

I hate to hear that your scared and suffering.

That is why I suggested a doctor visit.

I was your age when my anxiety started. I thought I was going mad. I'd never heard of anxiety and panic attacks.

I started seeing a therapist. That helped some, but I still had a hard time controlling it. It sucked sooo bad! Somehow I made it through college. Now I'm on meds and see a pdoc and therapist. It's still not always easy. But it's much more manageable. I guess what I'm trying to say is, see a doc. See a therapist. Talk to someone who can help you. xx Taylor

[Moon_Glitter in reply to Moon_Glitter]

Please let me mention that before therapy was suggested I seen several medical doctors and had full work ups done on my heart and lungs , blood etc... when everything came back normal. I was relieved that it wasnt a physical ailment. I knew then it was time to seek a different kind of help. It's hard. I know. I swear to God I know. Try to stay calm, remember to breath. Your not alone. You will survive. And someday all of this will be a distant memory.

[souren]

I have been suffering from these for several years,i think it is hyperventilation.When you work or exercise your breathing rhythm change,there might be several underlying causes,anxiety is one of them and if your breathing pattern changes,brain cells does not get enough oxygen thats why you are feeling you feel brain heaviness,there is nothing to be afraid of.Nonetheless you should do a Echo-cardiogram to rule out any possibilities of heart issues..Also you might have exercise induced asthma...Don't do anything in haste,try to do comfortably..Don't fear, consult a doctor,he/she might write you a drug that can ease your symptoms..

[SxufferingSxoul in reply to souren]

Thank you for replying, but I was having as much trouble breathing once or should I say, a panic attack and went to the ER, the doctor listened to my breathing using a stethoscope and there was no whistling or any sort of sound, that means it’s not asthma right?

[souren in reply to SxufferingSxoul]

Then you shouldn't be afraid of it..Most probably you are having anxiety attack,it is common.If this troubling your daily life then see a psychiatrist as he/she can prescribe some med to alleviate your symptoms.Clonazepam works out for me but it has been long known for its dependency as i am having..

[Marc787]

Hi sxufferingsxoul, its definitely anxiety. What your explaining I can relate because I’ve been there. All those physical symptoms your experiencing is all related to anxiety and panick attacks. Because all those different physical symptoms your feeling is happening to you, your associating it to a disease, cancer or bad health condition. I did that too. I went to my Dr. and did all kinds of tests, MRI, CT scan, stress test, full panel blood work, lung test, all negative. Being stress out all the time can leave your nervous system, adrenal glands and cortisol levels on high alert constantly. It’s being stuck on the ON switch. That’s why everything is triggering your symptoms, school, work, going places, driving, exercising, etc. when anxiety and panic is constant it will manifest. It can get to the point it gets debilitating and fear takes over. There are many ways manage it. Cbt skills, positive self talk, slow deep breathing, yoga, Taichi, walking in nature, meditation, mindfulness, fun hobbies you enjoy. The most important advice I can give you that helps me is do not avoid things or places or run away. When your symptoms are coming stay put or sit or find a comfortable area near by and let your symptoms subside until you feel better. It’s very hard and impossible at times to do. But it works. Avoiding or running away will make it worst for you the next time it happens. Good luck and God bless.