Anyone here have Anxiety?
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I have a big problem with anxiety caused by some other neurological issues. I'm not taking any medication for it, though I probably should be. I've found that really hard strength-training sessions do help it to some extent. I've also found that I can't have ANY caffeine.0
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I've been battling with it lately. I workout pretty consistently, riding my bike, hiking and lifting weights. I recently added in yoga to the mix, which helps. I find the best solution is to remain active.0
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Yes. I exercise to keep an anxiety disorder calmed down. My dad and sister do the same thing. My dad used to go for a run when he was having a panic attack, to prove to himself that he wasn't going to have a heart attack.0
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Yep my mom has crippling anxiety and I inherited a touch of it. Mine is manageable but exercise makes it so much easier to deal with. Before I started working out the doc had me on Zoloft and Xanax to deal with it. Two years ago when I started getting fit I realized I didn't need the meds anymore and the workouts were keeping it in check. Adding Krav Maga to my regimen has really helped alot to. It forces me to go outside my comfort zone and meet new people, face my social anxiety head on. Once you're trading sweat with other people there just isn't much left to be worried about. At the same time the class prepares me for all manner of situations, it's done wonders for my confidence in social interactions, meeting new people, and finding ease when I am outside my comfort zone.0
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leanlicorice wrote: »katalinax87 wrote: »I can stay connected to people without the pressure of actively socialising. For me I think it has stopped me being as marginalised as I could be.
I agree and I'm glad you raised the point. I struggle with clinical depression and anxiety. In the days yonder of troughs, I would bury myself in a book or in bed and not answer the telephone, turn off the lights, etc. At least now I often reach out to others albeit via online mediums.
Specific to myself, I have discovered four essential aspects to stable mental health:
1. No alcohol - everytime I have just one drink my mood plummets (worse next day).
2. Non-restrictive yet nutritionally balanced diet - restriction makes me obsess and my mood plummets and stagnants in a trough for a few weeks. Binge eating soars. However, if I don't eat well ie too much carbs then my mood will also drop. It is really trial and error; everyday is a challenge.
3. Yoga every morning - my anxiety is high in the morning so this settles my mind. I notice a significant change if I don't practice.
4. Cardio every afternoon - depression is usually the worst in the afternoon/evening. If I have been able to drag myself to the gym then 20 mins of high intensity cardio helps immensely. If not, then just a light walk around the nearby pond helps. Not as much but it is better than nothing!
OP thanks for being brave and starting this post. All the best to you.
Thank you for the response! Good to see thoroughly what others are doing to ease their own anxiety!0 -
Soundwave79 wrote: »Yep my mom has crippling anxiety and I inherited a touch of it. Mine is manageable but exercise makes it so much easier to deal with. Before I started working out the doc had me on Zoloft and Xanax to deal with it. Two years ago when I started getting fit I realized I didn't need the meds anymore and the workouts were keeping it in check. Adding Krav Maga to my regimen has really helped alot to. It forces me to go outside my comfort zone and meet new people, face my social anxiety head on. Once you're trading sweat with other people there just isn't much left to be worried about. At the same time the class prepares me for all manner of situations, it's done wonders for my confidence in social interactions, meeting new people, and finding ease when I am outside my comfort zone.
I've never heard of Krav Maga but I'll look it up! Sounds like you are keeping your head on your shoulders through what you do! Thanks for posting
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Soundwave79 wrote: »Yep my mom has crippling anxiety and I inherited a touch of it. Mine is manageable but exercise makes it so much easier to deal with. Before I started working out the doc had me on Zoloft and Xanax to deal with it. Two years ago when I started getting fit I realized I didn't need the meds anymore and the workouts were keeping it in check. Adding Krav Maga to my regimen has really helped alot to. It forces me to go outside my comfort zone and meet new people, face my social anxiety head on. Once you're trading sweat with other people there just isn't much left to be worried about. At the same time the class prepares me for all manner of situations, it's done wonders for my confidence in social interactions, meeting new people, and finding ease when I am outside my comfort zone.
I've never heard of Krav Maga but I'll look it up! Sounds like you are keeping your head on your shoulders through what you do! Thanks for posting
I have OCD (an anxiety disorder) and have weaned down almost off my anxiety medication completely with weight lifting. I did Krav Maga for about 6 months and i highly suggest it!
Pretty much anything I can do to be active and in the moment.
My anxiety is at it's worst when im sitting around doing nothing like watching tv, browsing the internet, or reading a book. This is also my highest time for picking my skin/lips/hair, so my advice would be to find things that require your full attention!0 -
I've dealt with/am dealing with anxiety and depression, and boy do I notice a change when I stick to my exercise regimen. I personally love Zumba, and I go to class twice a week for about an hour each session. It's a great way for me to turn off and concentrate on the task at hand, and I feel so accomplished afterwords. I also take lunch walks with my SO and try to walk or bike to work at least part of the way every day. I hike a lot on the weekends too, which helps my anxiety the most I think. Appreciating nature and the scale of geologic time has always been calming/humbling.0
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Not to derail the thread, but for those of you who have been on medication since you were a kid, could you speak about the difference it's made for you and any long term affects of being medicated from such a young age? My daughter was diagnosed with GED at the age of 5, she's now 8 and we have discussed medication, but are reluctant considering her age.0
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Just a general discussion about the combo of anxiety and exercise. Anyone workout to help their anxiety, OCD, depression? What workouts do you do to help and does it work for you?
Years back I ended up having my life spin out of control in depression and anxiety. I had never had issues before and I kept thinking I was just being a Pu**y and I needed to buck up and be stronger. Time passed and I learned that my body's balance had changed and there were tried and true ways to help get things aligned. The two biggest for me were diet and exercise.
For food, I cut down on caffeine and sugars, I eat smaller meals more often, and I do more fruits and greens. For exercise I need to get in about 30 minutes of moderate activity each day.
The last part was spiritual, or finding a better center in my life than what I hard. I had to really look at where I put my energy and commitments, and what I really wanted that filled me with a sense of pride and accomplishment. That doesn't alleviate anything, but makes all the difference in how I handled the depression and anxiety. My attitude has been my biggest ally!
All the best.0 -
Not to derail the thread, but for those of you who have been on medication since you were a kid, could you speak about the difference it's made for you and any long term affects of being medicated from such a young age? My daughter was diagnosed with GED at the age of 5, she's now 8 and we have discussed medication, but are reluctant considering her age.
my suggestion would be to NOT go the route of medication.0 -
I completely agree that exercise makes a significant difference, and it's the first thing I'd suggest to someone dealing with anxiety.
That being said, sometimes anxiety and depression are completely crippling, and there should be no shame in seeing a doctor and considering the help of medication.
Definitely exercise, but no shame if medication is necessary. Take care of yourself!0 -
I completely agree that exercise makes a significant difference, and it's the first thing I'd suggest to someone dealing with anxiety.
That being said, sometimes anxiety and depression are completely crippling, and there should be no shame in seeing a doctor and considering the help of medication.
Definitely exercise, but no shame if medication is necessary. Take care of yourself!
for an 8 year old? I dont know.0 -
My daughter also suffers horrible anxiety (gee I wonder where she gets it from lol). She will eventually have to take something but for now no...she is 12. If we get to the point where she isn't functioning (think no sleep, can't leave the house ect.) then I would consider it as a worse possible case scenario...then I would take her to her psychologist and we would go from there.
For what it's worth I wasn't put on them until I literally couldn't function anymore. I lost a week of sleep, and it got to the point where I couldn't leave the house. I was then put on a daily antidepressant and a sleeping aid as a helper. This has made a huge difference but I wouldn't consider that route for my daughter unless she was a complete mess first. For now it's deep breathing, and exercise and lots and lots of cuddles.0 -
I have anxiety and bouts of depression. Running really helps.0
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Love the responses in here! Anxiety/stress is a big part of my life, always has been really.
I'm always open to new ideas on how to calm it. Love that everyone here seems to walk it off. Guess I should pick up more walking!
For me, I find watching video's on youtube on how to deal with it helps a ton. I do exercise as well, LOVE fitness.
I do have a question though, just your thoughts on this....it seems more and more people are becoming overwhelmed with anxiety/depression/stress...do you think it has to do with the fact that we are becoming more and more disconnected with other people, with nature, ect. More connected with technology/social media?
I have general anxiety and a few other issues for which I'm on a low dose medication and it helps tremendously.
I can't say for certain on exercise since I train very regularly but I suspect it helps.
Regarding your last question I think it's an interesting question but I'm not sold on the premise being correct.
It's possible that conditions like anxiety are being diagnosed more due to emphasis on mental health, rather than an actual increase in incidence.0 -
we make ourselves antisocial.
I am actually very connected because of technology. when i have a bad day, there are people i can reach out too because of technology and my smart phone.
medicating children is a difficult issue.
i would go with what the dr says. also, I've found diffusing essential oils or applying them helps me a lot. lavender helps me relax and sleep, primarily. I have a tea with many relaxing herbs and while the taste is not fantastic, it detresses and relaxes me, whisking away my anxiety.0 -
Just a general discussion about the combo of anxiety and exercise. Anyone workout to help their anxiety, OCD, depression? What workouts do you do to help and does it work for you?
Years back I ended up having my life spin out of control in depression and anxiety. I had never had issues before and I kept thinking I was just being a Pu**y and I needed to buck up and be stronger. Time passed and I learned that my body's balance had changed and there were tried and true ways to help get things aligned. The two biggest for me were diet and exercise.
For food, I cut down on caffeine and sugars, I eat smaller meals more often, and I do more fruits and greens. For exercise I need to get in about 30 minutes of moderate activity each day.
The last part was spiritual, or finding a better center in my life than what I hard. I had to really look at where I put my energy and commitments, and what I really wanted that filled me with a sense of pride and accomplishment. That doesn't alleviate anything, but makes all the difference in how I handled the depression and anxiety. My attitude has been my biggest ally!
All the best.
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Hell Yeah!! Lift!! Lift!! Lift!!0
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rainbowbow wrote: »I completely agree that exercise makes a significant difference, and it's the first thing I'd suggest to someone dealing with anxiety.
That being said, sometimes anxiety and depression are completely crippling, and there should be no shame in seeing a doctor and considering the help of medication.
Definitely exercise, but no shame if medication is necessary. Take care of yourself!
for an 8 year old? I dont know.
I wasn't referring to any 8 year-olds in my reply, but rather to the adults posting on the thread about their anxiety.
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