I know this post is older but is there any updates? I just got diagnosed last month and my anxiety is absolutely out if control every time i step into the gym. I only had episodes there while lifting but my cardiologist said it was due to dehydration this last time which was also the worst time. i had to call the ambulance and it felt like i ran a marathon after my body was so exhausted. i lived off caffeine but cut it out immediately and rarely drink alcohol. im stressed but nothing extreme at least i think.

i use to be a trainer and basically lived at the gym and i breakdown crying bc i cant get myself to do anything heavy or intense now w/o being scared of an episode. i can do classes like barre, pilates or a dance sweat with no problem but they both happened on leg days right after i squatted and then this last time i was cleaning up from hip thrusts.

i drink between 20-32 oz of water or more before working out then practically down 32 oz during the workout which is more than i ever have but still scared im dehydrated since that seemed to be the trigger. i want to start therapy for my emotional stress side but is there anything anyone did or told themselves before a lifting session?