breathlesss after exercise?

[Anxietymadman]

does anyone else get this?

it calms down after about half an hour but I was only exercising for around 15 mins and I got dizzy, breathless, maybe anxiety induced breathless?

I do focus on my breathing a lot through the day

[Agora1]

Hi Anxietymadman it sounds like you may be holding your breath while exercising.

When we get so overfocused on our breathing, it tends to go out of whack. I remember

when I was at my highest level of anxiety, I would hold my breath going up the steps.

Doing that provoked lightheadedness/dizziness as well as breathlessness . Not coming

from my anxiety but coming from not allowing the natural process of breathing while

being active. Our body needs oxygen. Working on your breathing when you are sitting

and relaxed can help get you familiar with the feeling of calm. Practice makes perfect

and soon you will notice when you do exercise, you take deeper breaths in as you exhale

long and slow while moving. The dizziness and breathless will go away.

Always be sure to check with your doctor regarding starting exercise. Be Safe. xx

[Anxietymadman in reply to Agora1]

Thank you, I do realise after exercise if I’m in my thoughts I will “self breath” which is making me have these feelings, I’m okay walking, exercising at gym most the time etc

[Jameshuh]

Yes I sometimes get dizzy exercising because I realise i'm holding my breath. Anxiety often results in poor posture which makes it difficult to breathe properly. One of the best exercises for anxiety is walking in nature and being present. You might also find this useful. drharrybarry.com/resources/

[Anxietymadman]

Ye so working out, I hardly notice it and then I will get a shower and go sit down and feel out of breath then when I stop noticing it goes after a while

[Anxietymadman]

Ye so the way you explained yours sounds very similar to what I experience, I can climb stairs no problem, go for long walks no problem but I think with weight lifting cus I know my breathing has been bad recently when I think about it I feel like it’s subconcioua

[Anxietymadman]

So what I meant is, after lifting weights I feel fine, but then when I’ve had 10 mins to relax I get the breathless after a little only for 5 mins or so and then I forget about it and it goes

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Anxietymadman]

Anxietymadman, I think it’s from the anxiety. Especially if you haven’t exercised for a while and got back into it, while having anxiety disorder. Tries to scare you away with the loud physical symptoms or thoughts. I used to hear a lot oh anxiety is bad with exercise just avoid. Tell it to kick rocks. Sounds like a normal transition ur feeling after. Ur not alone. 🙏🏻