Anxiety Attack

Can Running Trigger the Development of a Panic Attack or An Anxiety Attack?

The most straightforward answer is maybe. We all know someone with a panic or anxiety attack experiences nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, and increased heart rate. When you engage in a strenuous exercise, your flight or fight response turns on. This results in similar symptoms a person with a panic or anxiety attack experiences. When people feel sweaty or experience a faster heartbeat during or after the exercise, they may fear that something bad will happen (think:collapsing, fainting, dying or receiving criticism). As an anxiety or panic attacks expert, I found out that this worsens the aforementioned physical symptoms, increasing the risk of panic or anxiety attacks.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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