Can exercise help Anxiety??

Nickysmom126

Hey everyone, I suffer from anxiety, and was just wondering if there is ANYONE on here, that has suffered with anxiety, and started working out, and then that helped them??

Thank you all in adavance!!!

brismom070897

From my own personal experience.....ABSOLUTELY!!

firedragon064

Yes it does. For me a high/moderate intensity work out over 15 minutes does it for me,
also outdoor walking/hiking (walking in treadmill won't do the trick).

Also you should look into meditation and deep breathing techniques.
It would help you to be conscious what's going in your mind and can control the mind better.

brandiuntz

Simply, yes. I used to suffer from anxiety and depression. Exercise does help regulate both.

taso42

Seems to help a lot. But not a complete "cure", at least for me.

JAM7791

Holy moly yes! Big time!

TheKitsune6

Running helps me manage my anxiety greatly!

drea0703

Same here. Especially lifting weights does the trick for me. It makes me feel stronger and more in control. Hope you´ll find your way, though. Anxiety can be beaten!!!!

infamousmk

It definitely helps, but hasn't made it go away or anything like that. Just more manageable overall.

JediMaster_intraining

YES! I haven't had a panic attack in months now.

j3nn14er

Simply, yes. I used to suffer from anxiety and depression. Exercise does help regulate both.

agreed

lostemt76

Yes it does. For me a high/moderate intensity work out over 15 minutes does it for me,
also outdoor walking/hiking (walking in treadmill won't do the trick).

I agree with the walk outside. I suggest this many people and they thank me in the end. Also weight lifting helps me and I have to get back to that.

petreebird

Definitely helps!! But yeah, you have to do it in a way that you are also visually stimulated and distracted...so outside is great!! Not a complete cure, but it does help!

Nickysmom126

Wow I didnt expect to get replies that soon! Thank you ALL for the replies, I appreciate it!! Its nice to know if I start working out that it could possibly help with my anxiety! Thanks again!!

llahairdna

Exercise is HUGE in reducing stress and anxiety. In fact, when I got divorced 3 years ago, the only thing that kept me from blowing up his house was late night trips to the gym!

julie781

Yoga + power walking

Aileen46

I find it's helped me too. I have panic attacks and anxiety, plus depression. When I work out, the endorphine rush really helps my moods.

invisibubble

Yes, absolutely. Often I'll get panic attacks triggered by the adrenaline, but you even learn to work through those. It helps lessen anxiety no end and it helps you cope with attacks more too, in the long run. You might find it really difficult at first but it is very worth it.

JanetLM73

YES! I have suffered with anxiety for 15+ years....and I noticed a huge difference since I started working out on a regular basis.

ohnuts14

I've suffered with horrible anxiety my whole life, and I do have to say... when I began working out everyday, after a while... everything just kind of balanced out. I've always felt like I had no energy, but after a month or two of making myself work out everyday, not only did I have more energy in social situations... but I also felt more relaxed as well, if that makes sense. I didn't feel nervous or anxious, I started to feel kind of care free, something I don't think I've ever experienced lol. So yeah, I definitely think it can help! I've also come to rely on exercise when I'm feeling anxious and stressed out. Normally I'd always resort to binge attacks, but now more often than not, exercise is my new xanax. :P

sarabelle0

100% YES!!!

jem33199

Absolutely! The reasons why are covered in detail in the book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by Ratey. He also talks about addiction, stress, depression and ADD. It is a great book. It hs motivated me in a different way than I have been in the past.

Aileen46

Exercise is HUGE in reducing stress and anxiety. In fact, when I got divorced 3 years ago, the only thing that kept me from blowing up his house was late night trips to the gym!

Love it! lol

sassygamma

Yes absolutely it does, I am a high anxiety person also, and when i do exercise it makes me feel so much better....

therealangd

Absolutely. It does.

I was able to stop taking my anti-anxiety meds.

I'm over the moon thrilled with that.

Donnacoach

Personal experience answers YES FOR SURE!!!!!

helloflopsy

YES

for me, over eating and caffiene makes it so much worse

exercise helps! a walk every day makes my brain feel less muddled

Samiwhereareyou

I have had sever anxiety and paranoia so much that it was hard to leave the house. Yoga has helped a lot and meditation. finding a safe place to work out if key. I started running and kick boxing for practical reasons or running away or punching harder but when it came to running outside at night I would get spooked. So afternoon runs I find work best for me. I hope you find peace I know how caged in anxiety can feel.

stacygayle

Exercise releases endorphins which in turn decrease anxiety.

trishadawn83

I suffer from depression and anxiety and i have noticed a big change ....:) Keep at it.. it wont go away but it ill be manageable..

runs4zen

RUN! RUN! RUN!

It's a miracle cure...you work out all those things that make you nuts and cause the anxiety...or at least the endorphins kick in and the anxiety lessens!