I really understand. Actually, despite all of the panic crap I've had for years, exercise was never a problem until my old psychiatrist told me I should do yoga because any aerobic exercise that raises the heart rate can cause panic. What a seed to plant in an already very impressionable mind! So of course after she said that, I became very aware of what was going on in my body when my heart rate was elevated and would get scared. Thanks a lot, old psych. Idiot.

Oddly enough, if I'm very busy, I can walk through stores at a fast pace and be mostly OK. Slow walks, weight lifting and maybe even just getting on an exercise bike and peddling at a slow pace might help. I plan on getting a recumbent bike, parking it in front of the TV and just peddling at my own leisurely pace. It might not be beneficial, but maybe I can work my way up.

It's counterproductive, but I do take a low dose of Inderal to prevent things from getting out of hand.

It's such a shame because I used to dance and had no issues doing anything that involved an increased heart rate, and I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember. I am furious at the psychiatrist for doing that to me. She should have known better. Then again, I allowed that seed to be planted, so it's partly my fault too.

Good luck to you - try to find something slow that you can do and take it from there. Baby steps are best.