Anxiety and Exercise

In the past I have gotten through weight training and then found my mind wandering during cardio. Anxiety did occur and I did left the gym. When it happened again I began keeping my cell phone and calling to check in with whomever I was worrying about. If anxiety affects your daily routines, I do recommend Lexapro. It is amazing what meds can do.

I've never been officially diagnosed or talked with a doctor, but I can get hit pretty bad sometimes. It can go both ways ... sometimes pushing through and exercising will help calm me and clear my head. Other times I just want to curl up into a fetal position and can't make myself move. Same with eating ... sometimes it triggers and emotional, nervous eating (just give me chocolate and candy!) and other times my stomach is in such knots that there is no way I can eat anything.

I have a complete home gym, so I actually don't have as many excuses as I would otherwise (social factors at a gym, I do have a fear of dogs which has curbed some outdoor walking as some neighbors were letting their dogs run wild. I've been working up my time on the stationary bike and hubby asked if I was ready to hit the road, but I don't think I ever will be ... perhaps a trail, but never an actual road.)

For me, my anxiety is significantly better ever since I've been exercising. During a workout is when I usually get to stop thinking about everything that is bothering me and focus on what I'm doing. I always feel better after a good workout. If you're having issues with anxiety that is affecting your daily activities you should seek professional help.

I tend to find the opposite to be true. My anxiety can be significantly alleviated through exercise.

Cardio makes me anxious. I think I just get worried about how long I'm supposed to be on the machine, or how far I have to go, if I can keep up with the class, etc. I found that lifting makes me much less anxious, and I actually enjoy it. I think it is the, "I only have to do this 5 times" fixed point. I'd recommend trying out different exercises to see what is right for you.

Yes. In fact, today when I was on the treadmill, I kept having rushes of anxiety (unrelated to the gym or exercise) and then I became more anxious worrying that I would lose my balance and fall over. I switched to the elliptical, even though I know it's not as good a workout for me.

My friends I used to have crippling attacks, the recent one was 3 months ago when I started a new job. I had to pull over on the way to work I was so lightheaded and dizzy I almost passed out. Once parked I got out and vomited violently, it was a horrible experience that I'd never wish on anyone. I still have minor bouts but it's managable now thanks to something I discovered called 'a panic free life' and was created by a comedian, yes a comedian. His take on it is a breath of fresh air and it works for me.

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In the meantime I wish every one of you the best in your efforts to control the beasts known as anxiety and panic attacks.

Tony

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To the OP: Yes. I use a lot of home workouts - Youtube specifically. It's free, I can find both high impact and low impact exercises (I live in a second floor apartment, so I need low impact that won't shake the floor) and have many kinds of workouts and time lengths to choose from.