feeling down

when i walk up a flight of stairs my legs get so heavy and weak can it come from depresion or stress ?

[nursegirl6572]

Hello there!

While anxiety and depression present themselves in many physical ways, what you describe isn't typical.  Mostly because your leg heaviness and weakness happen when you are walking up stairs (a more strenous activity).

It could be a million things from activity intolerance due to being either overweight and/or inactive, to an actual medical issue of some sort.

Your best bet is to see your doc and get checked out.

Good luck!