*** I hate this

So I'm getting ready to shower and head to the airport, I do 20 push-ups really quick before showering. Of course like an idiot, I check my pulse, like I ALWAYS seem to do! It's racing, naturally. I get in the shower, keeps going. I get out and I decide, again like an idiot to check my blood pressure. The first time I check its way up around 160 something over 100 something, heart rate like 120, so you know what that means... PANIC!!! I am sitting on my bed freaking out, contemplating going to the ER instead of requesting my Lyft to the airport. I pop a Xanax, doesn't really seem to be doing much for me, it's only .25. I am sitting in the security line and I start freaking out again, lines not moving, people are complaining, feels like every so often I can't really catch my breath. Right when I got through security I bought a water and took another Xanax. Like ***? The thing that freaks my out about this one was that it happened after doing 20 darn push-ups. So now I'm thinking were both cardiologist and all the heart tests wrong? Could I be 31, 130lbs, and that out of shape to where I can have a heart attack after 20 push-ups? After I was told I'm FINE? I'm Or was this caused by ME checking my vitals for no darn reason and just freaking myself out??? I'm currently at the gate waiting for the flight and my heart rate is back down to normal, but still uneasy. I really hate this. I was and still currently thinking about just not even going on this trip. Waste the money I paid for the flight and hotel and just skip it. This is not me. I LOVE traveling. I am really hoping this is just a panic attack that I caused and not the other thing.

My first thought was that being in a hot shower could easily raise your bp.

I bet just the push ups + hot shower + underlying stress of travel would be enough to make your anxiety level go up.

So hang in there, focus on the fun of the trip, and that you'll be ok. :)

Oh yes, heat from anything can increase bp (weather, hot shower/hot tub, etc).

Since you're health seems good, it seems like you should focus on your strategies to reduce the anxiety, which will hopefully reduce the desire to check your pulse.

Strength to you!

Hi

As SC said this is just a blip stay positive and use your coping skills.

A panic attack/anxiety can cause all the symptoms you described do keep up with your exercise as that is by far one of the most effective ways to manage your anxiety.

Hibee