I lost my dad about a month ago. I think i might have a low level of anxiety but after the loss of my father I went into extreme level. I was in the E.R. three times and have visited the Dr. six times my chief complaint was chest pain and being very weak and tired. One morning at about 3 a.m. I say a comercial for the cds and I thought what do I have to lose. now on sesion three I am doing better I still have a phobia about exercise I still feel that if I work out I might hve a heart attack. Some nights are better than others.

Hi Got,
I am sorry for your loss! I also have a fear of exercise. I worry I will not be able to breathe and hyperventilate etc. The thing is is that exercising does make me feel better, so its like a catch 22!

Meg

Hi,

I know I need to start to exercise again thank you for the encouragement. Are you still awake by choice? tonight is not good night I cant sleep.

hello,,,i to had the same problems that you did.my doctor sent me to see a cardiogist for a stress test and echo cariogram.when i got to my appointment i was reallt nervous,like on the edge of panic.i think the lab tech to tell i was really nervous and he said to me"ya know 90% of the people that come through here never have anything wrong"that did make me feel better,and my results came back perfectly normal.after that i did start to see a therapist,and agian i was really nervous about goig,but i went and even after just one visit i felt ssooo much better,she thinks i suffer from what is called assoiated anxeity do to the fact that 6 people i know have passed away in 2 years.she might change my meds,but i think the program and talking with her has really helped me so much.good luck,and don't wait to long to get the help you need



"what you thought was real in life,can somehow stear you wrong"---three doors down

Hi,
I have the same fear of exercise but I've been running with a friend and that takes my mind off of my anxiety. I was also recently diagnosed with premature atrial contractions which are like an arrythmia so that too scares me but I've been plugging along. We have to remain positive and stick with the tapes and support each other. Good luck and try and workout with a friend.

I also have PAC's but want to encourage you all that after struggling with them for 6 months and having lots of difficulty exercising I can now exercise easily for 30 minutes and no longer need the heart medicine they'd given me for PAC's. I exercise with exercise videos because it's so hard for me to get to a town. I use Leslie Sansone and Stormie Omaritian because they are easier and less intense for starting and they have lots of encouragement as you go along.

I'm so sorry for your loss and will pray for healing for you as you face your anxiety.
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