Posted by Emme on October 5, 2003, at 21:41:26
In reply to Exercise-induced anxiety? Any suggestions?, posted by mattdds on October 5, 2003, at 20:51:23
Here's a story. I went on a hiking/camping trip a while back and over the course of about 2 and a half days I hiked 20 miles or so in the mountains. After I got back I was miserable for a week or so with really nasty physical anxiety symptoms - feeling very revved up, anxious, fast pulse, and generally cruddy. I went to my internist and she couldn't find anything to explain it. My blood sugar was slightly low, but that was okay next time it was tested. Regular workouts aren't a problem for me though. But I was interested to see your post because I haven't seen anyone else mention panicky feelings as a result of exercise.
Emme
> Hello all,
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> I am painfully aware of all the research that shows how exercise is beneficial in many areas, including mental health.
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> My beef with exercise is that it makes *me* feel like crap! This is why I have not been able to stick to an exercise plan - I seem to get a surge of anxiety and panicky feelings a couple hours after running or lifting weights. I have often wondered if this is due to lactic acid buildup occurring after exercise, as lactic acid infusions have been used experimentally to induce panic attacks!
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> I look pretty decent, not at all overweight, so I'm not interested in exercise to lose weight. It's just something I'd like to work into an overall lifestyle.
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> But it doesn't seem worth getting panic attacks over, as these are detrimental to my mental health as well (which, to me is more important than my physical condition).
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> Anybody else get this? I feel like the oddball, because exercise is supposed to make you feel so good. Any stories, suggestions? Any response would be appreciated. I don't want to live a couch potato lifestyle if there is any way around it.
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> Thanks!
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> Matt
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