Lightheaded sensation *after* exercise

[bin_tenn]

Is this sensation normal following strenuous activity, especially for someone such as myself who doesn't do strenuous things regularly at all? I helped someone move a sectional couch (three pieces) into an upstairs apartment. I had no issue helping load it onto the truck, but taking it up the stairs really SUCKED! I took a couple of short breathers in the process. Everything was fine. I felt my heart beating faster/harder, but I ignored it and went on with things (when I was comfortable).

However, AFTER the fact, I felt a bit lightheaded. Not necessarily off balance (I could walk and drive fine), but, you know - anxiety perceived it as being worse. Now every smidgen of an ache in my arms and chest are causing an uptick in anxious thoughts, though I'm doing my best to quell those. It makes sense I'd be aching a bit, I very rarely lift things that heavy. Haha! But again, you know - anxiety.

It reminds me of the lightheaded sensation I had following my treadmill stress test in 2016 (as followup for a legitimate issue). I asked the nurse about it when it happened, and she said it's fine. It was just because I'm not used to that intense of a workout - which is definitely true. I get up and around throughout the day, do work around the house, etc, but still not that intense.

It's probably nonsense to even post this, because deep down I know it's normal. But since anxiety is fighting me, I figured writing it out may help. It usually does.

Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance. Reading some similar experiences would be helpful, if possible.

For what it's worth, I definitely feel better now, and it hasn't even been 30 minutes since the whole moving the couch and lightheaded sensation started.

 

[bigjetplane6]

This has happened to me a couple of times though. I felt the lightheaded sand even my eye sight gets a bit black and then goes back to normal. Feels as if my blood pressure shot down for a couple of minutes and then came back up.

 

[bin_tenn]

This has happened to me a couple of times though. I felt the lightheaded sand even my eye sight gets a bit black and then goes back to normal. Feels as if my blood pressure shot down for a couple of minutes and then came back up.

I think that's something the nurse mentioned after the stress test, that strenuous exercise (especially if you overwork yourself) can cause a dip in BP. I forgot about that. That's probably what it was.

 

[bigjetplane6]

I think that's something the nurse mentioned after the stress test, that strenuous exercise (especially if you overwork yourself) can cause a dip in BP. I forgot about that. That's probably what it was.

I just noticed the horrible grammar on my last post. Whoops.
But yes, sounds like your blood pressure might have shot down for a couple of minutes due to the “extra” work you put your body through. No biggy

 

[bin_tenn]

I just noticed the horrible grammar on my last post. Whoops.
But yes, sounds like your blood pressure might have shot down for a couple of minutes due to the “extra” work you put your body through. No biggy

Sure, that makes sense. I still occasionally feel a bit "off", but I'd say that's most likely just anxiety. I definitely do feel a bit anxious about it still, but I'm trying to ignore it. Out to dinner at the moment, I love a good Chinese buffet.

 

[bigjetplane6]

Sure, that makes sense. I still occasionally feel a bit "off", but I'd say that's most likely just anxiety. I definitely do feel a bit anxious about it still, but I'm trying to ignore it. Out to dinner at the moment, I love a good Chinese buffet.

Oh anxiety, I hate the way it makes us feel. And all the extra baggage it comes with it.
It definitely is very heavy on the heart, and mind. I envy those that don’t deal with anxiety, especially health anxiety. Is it wrong for me to say health anxiety is the worst of all of them?
Mmmm buffets. But not sure that would be my first selection of food

 

[bin_tenn]

Oh anxiety, I hate the way it makes us feel. And all the extra baggage it comes with it.
It definitely is very heavy on the heart, and mind. I envy those that don’t deal with anxiety, especially health anxiety. Is it wrong for me to say health anxiety is the worst of all of them?
Mmmm buffets. But not sure that would be my first selection of food

Well, I think it's subjective, but I also personally feel that health anxiety is the worst. I can absolutely tolerate and live with general anxiety - and I do! But as soon as my anxiety episodes are health centric, I feel like complete crap!

What would be your first choice? Buffet wouldn't be my first choice either, but I was really in the mood for it tonight. I think it's hard to say what my first choice would be though, because I just love food.

 

[TruthHurts]

Is this sensation normal following strenuous activity, especially for someone such as myself who doesn't do strenuous things regularly at all? I helped someone move a sectional couch (three pieces) into an upstairs apartment. I had no issue helping load it onto the truck, but taking it up the stairs really SUCKED! I took a couple of short breathers in the process. Everything was fine. I felt my heart beating faster/harder, but I ignored it and went on with things (when I was comfortable).

However, AFTER the fact, I felt a bit lightheaded. Not necessarily off balance (I could walk and drive fine), but, you know - anxiety perceived it as being worse. Now every smidgen of an ache in my arms and chest are causing an uptick in anxious thoughts, though I'm doing my best to quell those. It makes sense I'd be aching a bit, I very rarely lift things that heavy. Haha! But again, you know - anxiety.

It reminds me of the lightheaded sensation I had following my treadmill stress test in 2016 (as followup for a legitimate issue). I asked the nurse about it when it happened, and she said it's fine. It was just because I'm not used to that intense of a workout - which is definitely true. I get up and around throughout the day, do work around the house, etc, but still not that intense.

It's probably nonsense to even post this, because deep down I know it's normal. But since anxiety is fighting me, I figured writing it out may help. It usually does.

Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance. Reading some similar experiences would be helpful, if possible.

For what it's worth, I definitely feel better now, and it hasn't even been 30 minutes since the whole moving the couch and lightheaded sensation started.

Honestly my friend I just don't think you are very fit plus you smoke. You probably got a little breathless then anxiety kicked in. I think that you are just focusing a little to much on how fast your heart is beating. I know because I'm guilty of doing the same thing. Lately I've been much better. " Knock on wood"

 

[bin_tenn]

Honestly my friend I just don't think you are very fit plus you smoke. You probably got a little breathless then anxiety kicked in. I think that you are just focusing a little to much on how fast your heart is beating. I know because I'm guilty of doing the same thing. Lately I've been much better. " Knock on wood"

I'm definitely not very fit, I'll admit that with no hesitation. I've never had a weight problem, but my body isn't physically used to more strenuous activities. I can do things around the house no problem, but any time it involves what's essentially cardio, I can't take much at once.

I certainly think you're right though, and I do feel that much more now that I've basically gotten past it. In the past I may have felt discouraged, but at this point I do quite well to recognize the successes rather than setbacks.

Thanks!

 

[bigjetplane6]

Well, I think it's subjective, but I also personally feel that health anxiety is the worst. I can absolutely tolerate and live with general anxiety - and I do! But as soon as my anxiety episodes are health centric, I feel like complete crap!

What would be your first choice? Buffet wouldn't be my first choice either, but I was really in the mood for it tonight. I think it's hard to say what my first choice would be though, because I just love food.

Agreed. Health anxiety is tough... Been battling health anxiety over my own self for almost 2 years. And it gets harder every day.
Fast food, definitely LOL. A fast food buffet sounds swell.

 

[Cuchculan]

Exercise does that to people. Especially if we don't exercise too often. I mean I am bloody knackered just reading all these posts about exercise.

 

[bin_tenn]

Agreed. Health anxiety is tough... Been battling health anxiety over my own self for almost 2 years. And it gets harder every day.
Fast food, definitely LOL. A fast food buffet sounds swell.

LoL! Fast food is okay sometimes, but I tend to prefer sit down restaurants. Gimme a big ol' steak with shrimp and/or lobster tail... Haha.

Exercise does that to people. Especially if we don't exercise too often. I mean I am bloody knackered just reading all these posts about exercise.

Haha! Fair enough. I feel much better today, since I was able to get some sleep. I knew it was kind of silly to worry, but I couldn't seem to shake the anxiety yesterday.

 

[Danny1001]

Hey I’ve had that happen then again I feel lightheaded all the time so I don’t know . I’ve learned something though when a friend asks me to move something, I find a new friend


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[bin_tenn]

I’ve learned something though when a friend asks me to move something, I find a new friend

Haha!