Is it normal to want to jump off the sides of the treadmill constantly

I am a young woman who loves fitness. I am currently training to be a fitness instructor. About 4 months ago I was in a strength and conditioning class where I had to do sprints on a treadmill and jump off to the sides when my time was up and go on to do floor work. I would do this repeatedly. I was very nervous about going at such a high speed and was anxious to jump off to the sides. Sometimes I would jump off a few seconds too soon. I was afraid I would fly off. Now months later after being on the treadmill several times and having no problems doing my normal run I have found that I have the urge to jump off to the sides. The other day, I couldn't run but a few minutes and then have to jump off. I kept trying and trying to stay on but I couldn't control the urge and would jump off. After several times I gave up and just quit for the day. I then went and ran on the track. I am very upset this is happening, and I cannot control it. What has happened? Is my brain malfunctioning or what? I am very very upset. This is a part of my daily routine;its what I do.

Is It Normal?
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  • This is crazy, this happening to me and I cannot control this i jump all the time to the sides, why why I cannot control this , is so strange

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  • I wish someone had an answer because I have the same problem. I've worked out on the treadmill for years and now all of a sudden I have a compulsion to jump off. I can't stop doing it. And I don't know why this has started. I'm fine on all the other equipment..I don't feel dizzy or off balance, I'm not lightheaded or in pain, I just have to jump off and it's destroyed a workout I love.

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    • Any luck with this?? I love running on treadmills and the compulsion to jump to the side is ruining my workout. It happens after like 1 minute of running and I have to get off... help!

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      • Did this urge stop? Over The period of the last week I have this compulsion to jump off the treadmill, more specifically, to jump onto the rails. I have been doing treadmill work for nearly 5 years. I have no idea what's going on, It is not bc I am running to fast or dizzy or unbalanced, it is just thuis unrelenting urge, and it is driving me crazy. It is a very strong urge/compulsion that I simply cannot control. Please tell me this is just a phase that ended for you.

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    • Any luck with this? I'm experiencing the same thing suddenly and could use some advice.

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    • I. Also started doing this a year ago, I am very upset because I can no longer run on a treadmill

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  • ^lulwat?
    Yeah, I like the feeling of continued motion while standing. Me and my friends did this a lot at my school circuit training room. It is very normal to enjoy it. Don't injure yourself, though.

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  • Lol I get so tempted with things like these, like just jumping out of a moving car. I think it's normal :D

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  • i'd fuck the shit out of you hunnie what it like being a chick btw you know treating guys like shit using them for money etc this is a serious question and i think about it alot tbo

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