What is up with this?

I'm miffed about something. I have been taking a break and doing a 30 minute brisk walk mid afternoon most weekdays. I leave my building which is downtown, walk two full city blocks out, 2 downhill, then back the 2 full blocks, back uphill the 2 block steep hill to where I started, repeating that circle 3 times briskly. Today I did it four because it's so nice out. My anxiety and muscle tension have been up and of course I breath harder during the walk, especially coming back up that hill. I slightly tight chested by the time I get toward the end of the walk and sometimes cough a little when I get back. This didn't used to happen. Maybe because of spring and stuff in the air? I can't figure out what the heck is up and of course it makes me uptight.

How are you breathing? That is key, that is EVERYTHING, sometimes people with anxiety do not realize just how tense they are, causing costal (chest) breathing, and thats not what we're supposed to do. Always in through the nose, and out the mouth, feeling your abdomen lift and lower. Hope I was of help. =] Keep walking, its great for anxiety. We're here for you.

MSP,

I agree with the others...

...either some allergens (allergies can develop at any time) or pollutants are bothering you...

...or it could have just been a bit too much for that paritcular day. I have 'good' days and 'not so good' days as far as my stamina go.

I can do the same routine...and either breeze through...or conversely, really drag.

Today is a new day...and one that I hope finding you feeling perfectly well during your walk...keep it up!

S.C.