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Posted 12/6/2015 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
Lately,I've been having rib cage pains,shortness of breath after doing short sprints,and yesterday, my arms felt weak. This week and last week,I felt fine. But on Thursday,after walking,I came home and was shaking like a leaf! (But the reason for that was b/c I was very hungry) I looked up my symptoms,and I feared that I had a seizure. I told my mom,but she got mad at me and said it was anxiety. Not to mention also,I have been a little stressed out lately. I'm just worried that I have some type of neurological,cardiovascular or respitory disease. (Also, I'm 14 years old)
Posted 12/6/2015 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Pilulu and welcome!

I am sorry you are experiencing these uncomfortable and confusing symptoms currently.

Have you struggled with anxiety previously? I ask because of the title of your post...and because your mom was quick to say this was due to being anxious.

If so, what have you tried so far for help...if anything?

Your symptoms to me sound like low blood sugar...which could then be triggering anxiety.

When was your last physical? Have you been in to see your doctor in the last 6 months...and if so, was everything fine?

If you are otherwise healthy...I would just suggest upping your carbs and protein before a run. At your age, your metabolism is already high...and you are further burning through energy stores with the exertion .

See how that works...and also, Please see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here. It is filled with great self help ideas for managing anxiety.

Keep posting with us as well. We care, understand and support is key! :)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 12/6/2015 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
I had my first panic attack during the summer. I went to Patient First where I was told I had anxiety. I've had it ever since. The last time I had a physical was sometime in December of 2014.
Posted 12/6/2015 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Okay...

It is pretty likely then that you are feeling anxiety, perhaps triggered by hypoglycemia...so try the carb and protein loading before exercise and see if that helps.

Get started with the Stress Relieving Exercises in the Resources. ..

...and ask your mom to make you an appointment for a general check up.

You will get the reassurance that you are doing fine health wise...

...and you can also talk about an anxiety treatment plan.:)

There is help and hope!! :)

Keep posting, okay?

S.C.
Posted 12/6/2015 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
Ok,thank you. I am going for my physical on the 31st,so I'll get to see if I'm fine then.
Posted 12/6/2015 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
Just my two cents but this sounds like anxiety to me. I've had all these symptoms and exercise definitely increases my anxiety symptoms sometimes.

Hang in there and try to stay positive.
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