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Is there such thing as exercise induced panic attacks ? and why does it happen ? arent you suppose to feel good endorphins ? i always get panic during my workout and doctors keep saying my heart is fine

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

There is: In individuals with an anxiety disorder, exercise may worsen it initially as it reproduces symptoms typical of a panic attack. It seems that only after sometime from exercise, 10-20 the relaxing effect kicks in. In time, if able to gradually increase exercise, the panic attack effects fade away.

Answered 4/19/2020

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