Comments on: Anxiety Quick Note: Anxiety and Heat http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/ Anxiety Guru is about anxiety symptoms, causes and tips on how to overcome it. It also gives you details about the author\'s personal struggle with anxiety. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:42:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brett http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-12810 Brett Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:48:55 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-12810 Hi, I decided to do a search about heat and anxiety. I am a person who suffers from anxiety disorder. Two years ago, I suffered a stroke in mid July. After months of rehab, I was on the road to recovery when suddenly I was feeling anxious. These feelings were similar to what I had when I had my stroke: numbness, dizziness, rapid heartbeat. I felt like I was going to have a stroke again. Two times I went to the ER, but the ER doctor only gave some anti-anxiety medication. My regular doctor prescribed me Xanax (another anti-anxiety medication). While the doctors give me medication for my anxiety, they don't help me cope with my condition. I have learned to not over exert myself when I feel tired or stressed. I learned to hydrate myself when it gets very hot. After reading the previous comments, I can relate to most of the people who suffered from anxiety/panic attacks. My advice to to all of you is to know your limits. Weather (hot or cold), environment and fatigue are some of the things I caused my anxiety in the past. If you need to take something for anxiety, take a herbal supplement like St. John's Wort. It happens to be a warm day where I live and I chose to stay inside until it cools down. Take care and God bless. Hi, I decided to do a search about heat and anxiety. I am a person who suffers from anxiety disorder. Two years ago, I suffered a stroke in mid July. After months of rehab, I was on the road to recovery when suddenly I was feeling anxious. These feelings were similar to what I had when I had my stroke: numbness, dizziness, rapid heartbeat. I felt like I was going to have a stroke again. Two times I went to the ER, but the ER doctor only gave some anti-anxiety medication. My regular doctor prescribed me Xanax (another anti-anxiety medication). While the doctors give me medication for my anxiety, they don’t help me cope with my condition. I have learned to not over exert myself when I feel tired or stressed. I learned to hydrate myself when it gets very hot. After reading the previous comments, I can relate to most of the people who suffered from anxiety/panic attacks. My advice to to all of you is to know your limits. Weather (hot or cold), environment and fatigue are some of the things I caused my anxiety in the past. If you need to take something for anxiety, take a herbal supplement like St. John’s Wort. It happens to be a warm day where I live and I chose to stay inside until it cools down. Take care and God bless.

]]> By: Ava http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-12210 Ava Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:51:48 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-12210 Thank you SO much for writing this! I thought I was alone and now I can show this to my family who has a very hard time understanding why I feel anxious when it's so hot. Unfortunately, this summer has been horrible for anybody who gets anxious just from the heat. At least I know I'm not the only one. Thank you again for posting this article. Very helpful. Thank you SO much for writing this! I thought I was alone and now I can show this to my family who has a very hard time understanding why I feel anxious when it’s so hot. Unfortunately, this summer has been horrible for anybody who gets anxious just from the heat. At least I know I’m not the only one. Thank you again for posting this article. Very helpful.

]]> By: nancy http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-1334 nancy Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:05:50 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-1334 Kim, if the shorter days effect you, you may want to try a seasonal affective disorder lamp and force yourself to go outside for a walk 30 minutes a day. Keep a daily journal of how to feel. Kim, if the shorter days effect you, you may want to try a seasonal affective disorder lamp and force yourself to go outside for a walk 30 minutes a day. Keep a daily journal of how to feel.

]]> By: Kim http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-1318 Kim Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:42:03 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-1318 I saw this for the first time tonight and impressed to say the least. I have extremely high anxiety in the heat and even when the sun directly hits me it gets worse. It really is scary, but I don't like to stay cooped up at home either. I feel trapped. I have a 5 year old daughter who loves to be outside in the summer--to swim and to just play. I have a difficult time. I am now on Lexapro, Clonazepam, and Risperdal. Yes, being on these meds scares me some because of the high side effects but for the most part they seem to help. I just hope I can someday be without them?! It is almost winter time here in Nebraska and the days are getting shorter now that the time has changed. Hope to have a good fall/winter or at least better than summer was, that's for sure. I saw this for the first time tonight and impressed to say the least. I have extremely high anxiety in the heat and even when the sun directly hits me it gets worse. It really is scary, but I don’t like to stay cooped up at home either. I feel trapped. I have a 5 year old daughter who loves to be outside in the summer–to swim and to just play. I have a difficult time. I am now on Lexapro, Clonazepam, and Risperdal. Yes, being on these meds scares me some because of the high side effects but for the most part they seem to help. I just hope I can someday be without them?! It is almost winter time here in Nebraska and the days are getting shorter now that the time has changed. Hope to have a good fall/winter or at least better than summer was, that’s for sure.

]]> By: Jason http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 Jason Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:01:26 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-1082 (cont)....I do have anxiety issues,but like i said the panic attacks seem to happen every 9 years with 2 of the 3 happening at night (cont)….I do have anxiety issues,but like i said the panic attacks seem to happen every 9 years with 2 of the 3 happening at night

]]> By: Jason http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-1081 Jason Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:50:24 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-1081 I've had 3 full blown panic attacks in my life and all 3 (including this year) was all in the summer,so my question is could this be a seasonal issue/heat or a coincidence (it happens like every 9 years) i know it sounds strange. they seem to end near fall or in the fall I’ve had 3 full blown panic attacks in my life and all 3 (including this year) was all in the summer,so my question is could this be a seasonal issue/heat or a coincidence (it happens like every 9 years) i know it sounds strange. they seem to end near fall or in the fall

]]> By: nancy http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-1047 nancy Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:07:34 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-1047 i also notice that comfort is important. when i am out with clients and the heat starts to rise, every little thing begins to annoy me. if my shoes are uncomfortable, my necklace too heavy, someones perfume. just something to be aware of. also watch your food intake. sometimes not eating properly can also drag you down and make things worse. i also notice that comfort is important. when i am out with clients and the heat starts to rise, every little thing begins to annoy me. if my shoes are uncomfortable, my necklace too heavy, someones perfume. just something to be aware of. also watch your food intake. sometimes not eating properly can also drag you down and make things worse.

]]> By: steve http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-963 steve Sat, 01 May 2010 23:14:59 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-963 I have been suffering from Anxiety/Panic attacks for quite some time now. Where I live the weather is verry hot during the summer months and very wet in winter (although we never get snow!). What I have noticed during these years is that what affects me most are the change of seasons.I do not think I am affected much by the heat but I am very much affected by long periods of rain and bad weather.But when the seasons starts to change.....watch out! I have been suffering from Anxiety/Panic attacks for quite some time now. Where I live the weather is verry hot during the summer months and very wet in winter (although we never get snow!).
What I have noticed during these years is that what affects me most are the change of seasons.I do not think I am affected much by the heat but I am very much affected by long periods of rain and bad weather.But when the seasons starts to change…..watch out!

]]> By: Natalie C http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-917 Natalie C Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:01:58 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-917 Paul, I just wanted to tell you that last summer was so much better due to your suggestions. I stayed out of the heat as much as possible, and when I went in the heat I took PLENTY OF WATER and even sometimes an ice pack or two!! But I wanted to share that I found out I have severe adrenal fatigue. In the books I have read, one of the symptoms was sensitivity to heat! So just a heads up if anyone is thinking about looking into getting tested for adrenal fatigue that has noticed this in themselves. And as I'm healing, I notice that my anxiety is directly related to how bad or good my adrenals are doing. Paul, I just wanted to tell you that last summer was so much better due to your suggestions. I stayed out of the heat as much as possible, and when I went in the heat I took PLENTY OF WATER and even sometimes an ice pack or two!!

But I wanted to share that I found out I have severe adrenal fatigue. In the books I have read, one of the symptoms was sensitivity to heat! So just a heads up if anyone is thinking about looking into getting tested for adrenal fatigue that has noticed this in themselves. And as I’m healing, I notice that my anxiety is directly related to how bad or good my adrenals are doing.

]]> By: Mark http://www.anxietyguru.net/anxiety-quick-note-anxiety-and-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-907 Mark Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:31:21 +0000 http://www.anxietyguru.net/?p=49#comment-907 I have tried meds and they do not work. I just don't leave the house during spring and summer. My ideal day is dark, cold (between 32-60 degrees) and plenty of rain or snow. I still cannot handle crowded places, but at least I leave the house. It is so difficult to find people who enjoy that kind of weather. Everyone seems obsessed with spring and summer. I have tried meds and they do not work. I just don’t leave the house during spring and summer. My ideal day is dark, cold (between 32-60 degrees) and plenty of rain or snow. I still cannot handle crowded places, but at least I leave the house. It is so difficult to find people who enjoy that kind of weather. Everyone seems obsessed with spring and summer.

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