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I cannot run because I have panic disorder

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  • yourradimradletshug
    yourradimradletshug Posts: 964 Member
    Talk to a doctor first and foremost! That's going to be the important part.

    After seeing a doctor try doing something like weights or you can do something like yoga which will keep you calm and relaxed while working out and building strength. :)
  • nekoface
    nekoface Posts: 149 Member
    Yoga!
  • Justygirl77
    Justygirl77 Posts: 385 Member
    edited April 2015
    daniellehello2014 wrote: »
    so basically every time my heart rate goes up slightly I have a panic attack, so I can't really work out properly. I want to get fit to feel better but every time I try to run or do cardio I land up having a panic attack. Any advice please??
    Try walking in the morning for about an hour. In fact walking outside a couple times a day is like immediate medicine for anxiety! Also have you used St John's wort? Don't know if you see a dr or if you take meds, but check it out. I used it for anxiety and it was really effective, I used a dropper bottle. Only side effect I experienced was the expected one....use sunscreen because you'll burn easier. Also it's not addictive and actually supports your body to rebalance.
    I found with anxiety that staying ahead of it is key....don't wait until you feel it to do something. Stay on a schedule of walking and supplements. It took me a few months to heal.

  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    girlviernes wrote: »
    CBT for panic is super effective, one of the best treatments we have. People normally see benefits within a few sessions :)

    I saw this before I saw the previous post that mentions Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. If you intend to search for CBT in a search engine, please be aware that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy isn't the only result you'll pull up. You might (or might not) want to consider using safe search for that.

  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    andrikosDE wrote: »
    sofaking6 wrote: »

    And definitely don't read the Bible - that's a stress fest! Murder, death, torture, etc...yikes...

    lol!
    I highly recommend the spaghetti monster prayer. It's very nourishing.

    Ramen!
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I highly recommend (as others have) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I used to have panic attacks as part of my PTSD. Therapy helped me learn the tools to find/understand my triggers and stop the attacks from happening.

    Since walking won't raise your heart rate quickly, I suggest that as an exercise to get you started.

    Good luck!
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