[quote=1hopefulgal;2780818]I have suffered from panic attacks for almost 25 years. In the beginning, they got so bad that I had problems completing my weekly grocery shopping. I finally spoke to my doctor and got on some meds. They have been a LIFESAVER!

I still get mild to moderate panic attacks now and then, usually after I've had a couple bad nights of insomnia. I haven't had a severe "I know I'm gonna die" panic attack in more than five years.

But one thing that will instantly send me into an attack even with my meds is exercise.
I know it sounds weird. And I know it's not logical. But the increased heart rate and respiration from exercise mimics panicky feelings and sends me into a full-blown attack.

Hi..
i too have had attacks triggered by excersize. Now that i recognize it is a natural bodily response of the adrenal system, it is becoming much more manageable. it seems the faster my heart would pump -doing what our awesome hearts are supposed to do..the wide array of panic symptoms would peek in.Sometimes not so subtly. After learning the biological component in this, and understanding the sensations are part of the fight or flight response..as the body prepares for meeting the demands of activity, it really helped.
there is a great book by Edmund Bourne, called "The Anxiety Phobia Workbook" . Mine is highlighted and dog earred like you cant imagine. Great practical advice, strategies, and very upbuilding info and explainations. it's on amazon.com. There are also many other websites too.
Hope this was a help. You certainly arent alone.
Annie