After like 5 mins of walking I get short of breath pulse pounding I hate it this never happened before I go up the steps short of breath like what
Shortness of breath after little activities - Anxiety Support
Shortness of breath after little activities
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Check your breathing Zhiyah...you could be holding your breath while walking or
going up the steps. Breathe smooth and deeply when moving your muscles.
Push away any negative thoughts you may have in your mind. You will be okay. xx
I have found that during times of high anxiety it can be difficult to exercise, but if I push a little through it evens itself out. I know its tough, but anxiety can fool us into thinking that we are not able to do something. There are many times that I take a long walk (5 miles or more) and think I cant do it in the beginning and anxiety says go back ,but at the end I feel invigorated and also I find that my mind gets cleared during the walk of everything that is holding me back. Of course always make sure you are healthy enough to go for a walk before doing it, but if its just an uneasy feeling try to push through it.
Okay Z, I just read the post where you said you have Allergic Asthma. Your biggest symptom with that is shortness of breath. I have a challenge for you. Post a comment with every symptom you've had in the last month. No comments just the list. I think we can help you.
Shortness of breath feeling like not breathing right
Weird head pains and feelings
Swollen lymph nodes
Sore throats
Aching arms and back pain
Chest flutters and drops
Fast heart rate
Excessive yawning
Vision issues
Ear pains
Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
Feeling nervous, restless or tense
*Having an increased heart rate
=Fast heart rate
*Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
=Shortness of breath feeling like not breathing right
*Feeling weak or tired
*Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
*Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
*Having difficulty controlling worry
Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
GAD Specific which is what I have.
Persistent worrying or anxiety about a number of areas that are out of proportion to the impact of the events
*Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
=Your worry about cancer and other illnesses
*Perceiving situations and events as threatening, even when they aren't
Difficulty handling uncertainty
Indecisiveness and fear of making the wrong decision
*Inability to set aside or let go of a worry
Inability to relax, feeling restless, and feeling keyed up or on edge
Difficulty concentrating, or the feeling that your mind "goes blank"
*Fatigue
=Excessive yawning
*Trouble sleeping
= you've mentioned several times about not sleeping
*Muscle tension or muscle aches
=Aching arms and back pain
Trembling, feeling twitchy
Nervousness or being easily startled
Sweating
Nausea, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome
Irritability
I haven't read all of your posts but I matched up symptoms you have mentioned and put an * by everyone you've mentioned.
The rest sounds like a common cold or sinusitis.