I understand that you are wondering if it is normal to feel shortness of breath after exercising as a symptom of panic/anxiety disorder. Shortness of breath is one of the symptoms many people experience with anxiety disorders and panic attacks. If your doctor has ruled out any physiological reason for your symptom after exercising, it is most likely related to your panic attacks. People with panic attacks can easily develop a panic disorder, which means they start to exhibit symptoms of fear of having another panic attack. Exercise may be triggering your panic attacks. Fortunately, there is much evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for reducing and even eliminating panic attacks. You can ask your doctor for a referral, call your insurance company, or search online for cognitive-behavioral therapy directory which should list such therapists in your zip code.

I have experienced this as well, so you are not alone. I often worry about possibly fainting while exercising. I am not athletic, so I often feel shortness of breath from over-indulging myself. Sometimes the heart rates on the machine say my heart rate is a little high (maybe even by 5 points or so) and I begin to panic a little and stop exercising. I am always scared of completely embarrassing myself if I have an attack like this.

I am just beginning a new chapter in my life. I start on medication tomorrow to help control my panic attacks, and I am sorry I cannot be of more help.

I just wanted to assure you you are not alone in this. The past few weeks I have felt so alone and no one has been any help (except for those on this wonderful forum).

Take care, and I hope things continue to improve for you.

this also happen to me still i m in it past six months gone. and 3 months b4 doctor told me i m patient of panic disorder