Running & Anxiety

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deenicole20
deenicole20 Posts: 5 Member
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Anyone else find running to help with their Anxiety? Looking to see if this will benefit me in more than just weight loss.

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  • Jay_d2020
    Jay_d2020 Posts: 2,924 Member
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    It absolutely helps mine; I run more to relieve stress and anxiety than I do for weight loss
  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
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    It has mental health benefits for me. I tend to get into a meditative state when I've been running for a while...or, if it's a hard run, I literally can't think of anything except how much farther I have to go. Either way, I think it helps. Maybe it will have similar benefits for you, maybe not, but I think it's worth a try if you're interested. I highly recommend using a C25K program if you're just starting to run.
  • mabearof6
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
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    Running is my stress management. No other exercise relaxes me the way running does. If you haven't previously run make sure you get fitted for proper shoes at a running store and start with a program like C25K.
  • smolmaus
    smolmaus Posts: 442 Member
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    Personally yeah it really does. Weightlifting more so but running too. I didn't notice it so much as I went for a run then immediately felt relaxed, it was more like if I didn't go to the gym for a few days I would notice my anxiety would start to play up when it had been manageable for a while (when I was exercising more).

    It's very personal tho, nobody's anxiety is the same but there's certainly a chance it will help :)
  • h1udd
    h1udd Posts: 623 Member
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    I am the complete opposite ... I want to run, but get really anxious about getting changed and starting .... so normally opt for my safteyzone and cycle/row/gym instead. ... tomorrow lunch I have in diary "run" .... bets on me being on the bike ?
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
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    Absolutely. Running keeps me (relatively) sane.
  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
    edited March 2018
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    I'm not much of a runner. But I do like really long walks outdoors. (Curse you winter!)
    I find it relaxing, I get to think clearly, sometimes just space off and just walk. It's much like free therapy.

    Though I probably need anger management sometimes because rude drivers piss me off. :lol:
    Spell check, pfft.
  • TravisJHunt
    TravisJHunt Posts: 533 Member
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    Yep, when I'm not running my wife says she totally notices.
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
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    81Katz wrote: »
    I'm not much of a runner. But I do like really long walks outdoors. (Curse you winter!)
    I find it relaxing, I get to think clearly, sometimes just space off and just walk. It's much like free therapy.

    Though I probably need anger management sometimes because rude drivers piss me off. :lol:
    Spell check, pfft.

    The road rage is real! Lol!
  • goodlife4ever
    goodlife4ever Posts: 14 Member
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    Yes!!!!! And when I don’t do it for a while I find myself getting shorter temper and overall more stressed. It’s a great way to balance your brain chemicals.
  • yoliyoda
    yoliyoda Posts: 58 Member
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    I've only been consistently running for a few weeks. I've noticed a significant change in my overall mental health. It's been a positive way for me to release stress.
  • Lift_More
    Lift_More Posts: 166 Member
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    Thinking about running gives me anxiety. :D
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
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    I run about 2500 miles a year - running can help. Running can also lead to anxiety but can also be avoided. Big races and marathons can lead to anxiety )for instance public places, large crowds can be one of my triggers). Sometimes, I have to run without a watch or garmin so I dont feel the pressure of pace or performance or distance. Sp if you know what some of your triggers are, and they can be avoided for runs, then absolutely, it can be outstanding.

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