I did it!

[sesler]

I have had this fear about exercising since I started with anxiety and panic attacks. I had a panic attack while working out in the gym and was afraid to do anything physical. I decided today that I had enough and really missed walking. I finally got on the treadmill and walked at a decent pace for 20 minutes. I could feel myself become anxious but I just kept telling myself I had done this for years with no problems and just kept going. I did find myself taking my heart rate several times so I need to work on that. Even though 20 minutes doesn't seem like a lot, to me it's a major milestone.

[Mr Anxious]

Well done mate

[angieproc1977]

Well done, I've been very active this year gym twice a week and bike riding once but since my anxiety has started I daren't excersise x

[Sedigive]

Congrats!!! I have suffered with health related anxiety and a fear of exercising before. You just have to get out and do it! I did and feel a lot better!



I have had this fear about exercising since I started with anxiety and panic attacks. I had a panic attack while working out in the gym and was afraid to do anything physical. I decided today that I had enough and really missed walking. I finally got on the treadmill and walked at a decent pace for 20 minutes. I could feel myself become anxious but I just kept telling myself I had done this for years with no problems and just kept going. I did find myself taking my heart rate several times so I need to work on that. Even though 20 minutes doesn't seem like a lot, to me it's a major milestone.

[trinidiva]

That's great news!!!! It's definitely a step in the right direction.