My first ever PT visit today. What was your experience like?
17F, 5'9, 150lbs, Caucasian, USA
Hello everyone,
My first PT visit was last Thursday and I was nervous to go because I have anxiety and also I'm worried my mental health may be at risk. I had an appointment scheduled today but unfortunately due to some scheduling issues it took me a while to get there. The doctor seemed very impressed with how I did and said that I was doing great. He recommended some stretches that I could do on my own.
I did some stretches today and I'm loving it!
I have a bad issue where I'm constantly checking up on my phone. I'll check my heart rate every minute of every hour. It hurts to read it hurts and it feels like I'm going to pass out. I've always been good at staying hydrated and I'm working on that now.
I do get really anxious when things aren't going well and it can sometimes be really stressful. I've always been a great hydration provider and I'm very grateful that today was my last day with them.
I do have a lot of muscle tension in my chest that is making it hard for me to breathe. I have to remind myself to breathe better and that my heart rate will go down if I don't. I have trouble focusing on things like my breathing or my heart rate. It's like I've lost focus on something else entirely.
I'm always looking for new ways to improve my mental health, but I've never been able to find anything that helps. I really do need to find something that helps me.
I really appreciate any feedback!