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Posted 7/27/2015 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
I was at the gym working out and on the elliptical machine and my heart rate read 150.  I freaked out got off and couldn't catch my breath!! When I started about 2 mins into it I measured my heart rate it was already in the 120's  please help me . Im terrified
Posted 7/27/2015 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Bam,

Those machines are not maintained as they should be. I have had the same experience...and when I took my pulse manually, it was not as high as the readout!

You had a reaction to seeing that number, and that is why you panicked and couldn't breathe.

Always take your pulse manually...or have an employee help you if you are not sure how to do this.

I hope you are feeling better now, and this will not deter you from working out!

Exercise is a GREAT anxiety buster!!

Check back in soon, but you are going to be fine.;)

S.C.

Posted 7/27/2015 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
I am tying hard to stay calm .  I wish someone would come on chat and talk for a while
Posted 7/27/2015 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
I've got to pick up my daughter from camp leadership...and run some errands...but I'll check in later.:)

S.C.
Posted 7/27/2015 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Bam,

I just wanted to see how you're doing?

Try to remember something when you're in a full blown panic attack. If you can take the time to sit down and type out how youre feeling and explain to us what the situation was, then nothing truly terrible is happening. You're just experiencing a panic attack and it is going to pass!! This does truly help me sometimes.

Also, in regards to HR, 150 is a great HR during exercise! It means you're doing your heart some good and burning those calories! I know it's scary, so I hope you're feeling better now!
Posted 7/27/2015 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you to those who responded. It's been a tough day. Still feel anxious but not full blown panic. My skin feels like it's burning. Not sure if I got sun. Was outside abit on weekend mostly in the shade. Ohh the joys of anxiety. Never ends grrrr
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