Heat and anxiety

[rondoo]

Does anyone else notice when they are suffering from anxiety that they cannot tolerate the heat?  When I come out of my home or work and it is very hot I feel as if I am thrown into a panic attack.  Even if it is only for short periods of time?  I start to feel dizzy, short of breath, heart rate increases, off balance.

[KGermaine]

I have the exact same issue and it's annoying as hell.  My Doctor wants me to be tested for asthma.  She thinks carrying an inhaler might help the symptoms

[erin626]

My anxiety is always worse in the summer than in the winter. And I notice more panic attacks when I'm hot. Heat can increase your heart rate which can help induce a panic attack I guess but other than that I have no explanation for it.

[icyhot10]

I know exactly what you mean.  My anxiety disorder started in April of 2010.  Before that i was very active and in decent shape.  i would play soccer 3 to 4 times a week in al kinds of weather especially in the heat since i am in Texas.  Now if i am in the heat for any longer than 5 minutes i feel shaky and weak.  Hard to describe.  Basically if its not under 70 degrees i feel like i am gonna have a heat stroke.  This goes along with a ton of other things i have been feeling.

[nicksad]

What kind of shape are you in?  I am the opposite, if I am anxious I hate the cold and really hate cold sweats.

[Devonlee]

Yes Heat bothers me quuite a bit (well 90 degree and over) I get panicky....headaches...I feel sick to my stomach. Its not unusual.