At gym, sometimes feel as if I can have a panic attack

KAR · 10-22-2005, 02:48 PM

The best combo to lose weight is gym/diet/ phentermine. Working out speeds up the process of taking the weight off quickly. The only problem I have is that there at times at the gym that I feel as if I am about to have a panic attack.... I have had a couple in my life, and the gym is the last place I want to be whisked away from in an ambulance. I just have to talk myself out of it, and slow down my workout.

**maymay** · 10-22-2005, 09:48 PM

What part of the gym triggers your panik attacks?

KAR · 10-23-2005, 02:51 AM

usually when I am doing cardio....

**maymay** · 10-24-2005, 01:11 AM

Is it the thought of people watching you while you do the cardio or is it more of you doing the cardio?

**CNSlim** · 10-24-2005, 04:49 AM

Do you try headphones and some music to try to drown out your surrounding and relax?
Maybe even a motivational speaking type cd instead of music, some positive sermon or other seminar type event on audio.
Just an idea, there is a lot of control and power in mind over matter. My mom has panic attacks sometimes and has managed not to have one for a few years now.

foxylady · 06-15-2006, 04:47 AM

I know this is an old thread but who said gym/diet/phentermine is the best combo to lose weight?
Nix out the 'gym' part and replace it with exercise! So what if you're not comfortable in a gym. Get your workout clothes on and take it outside. Do a video. Consider buying some home equipment. In the long run the best combo is anything that works. The weight loss fairy doesn't care if you burn those calories/fat at a gym, on the street, or in the bed. It all equals to calories/fat burned!