Hi everyone,

I have a long history of anxiety and panic attacks, much like everyone else I have good days and bad days. Over the last year my anxiety has improved, but I do have some flair ups and set backs. My panic attacks usually consist of tingling sensations throughout my body and derealisation symptoms, which I find horrific and very scary. I've not had a full blown panic attack in quite some time, but sometimes I do feel on edge. I use the tools I have around me to get through it, and I am on regular medication for my mental health symptoms.

ANYWAY (apologies just thought some context might be helpful) I have recently joined my local gym to try and get fit and hopefully improve my mental health. I have had a gym membership in the past, way back when I didn't even know what anxiety was :)

I intend to go tomorrow but I'm a little worried I'll become overwhelmed or maybe even have a panic attack. I want to go, I want to get fit and I don't want this to hold me back.

Does anyone have any advice / has been in a similar situation? Just looking for some support.