Exercise and anxiety

[brian8713]

Does anyone else exercise as a treatment for anxiety? I have to say that I've only been doing it this past week, but I feel better each day after every work out. 4 out of 5 days this week I worked out. The one day I didn't I was a jittery mess. I'm out of shape and moderately overweight so it's definitely something I "should" be doing. Now that I see it helps with anxiety issues, I'm going to exercise more frequently. Has anyone else on here noticed psychological benefits to exercise?

[pstovall]

Absolutely!!!  Exercise is wonderful to relieve stress and anxiety.  I start every day with Donna Eden's daily energy routine.  She teaches energy medicine exercises, and has a collection of exercises that take 10 minutes tops and make you feel fabulous. Your body works so much better when the energy meridians inside it are flowing correctly. I would recommend to anyone, Donna's Eden's daily exercise routine.  The effects are cumulative and you will feel better and better every day.

[camellia0]

I do not have anxiety, but I am sure that exercise is doing the body really good. But I have to say that eating right is also good. Keep it up.

[linderlizzie]

Yes, I believe that exercise relieves anxiety. I also chew gum to relieve anxiety.

Lots of people smoke and drink to relieve anxiety. That's probably not the best way to do it. 

[Mizzkizz7]

I definitely have anxiety and exercising makes it all better. I chew a lot of gum as well.

[demaina]

I don't have anxiety problems (from what I know of) but I would assume it would help.  Getting yourself out of the problematic mind set seems to be the biggest issue for people and by forcing yourself to focus on certain tasks, you can limit how much it affects you.

Plus, as you said yourself, exercise is just good for your to do anyway, so 2 birds 1 stone type scenario here.

[mamatygress]

I've suffered from anxiety for decades, and I can always tell if I've been exercising or not. 

[potluck6]

get anxious  but don't exercise will do housework clean the floor or laundry feel better when doing something. I take baclofen for muscle spasticity take 2 around  9pm. I get anxious around 8pm and I know when I'm anxious so take one it helps. read the side affects and ofcource anxiety was one  now I'm hooked on the drug oh well.Its a muscle relaxant for my legs I have hsp and they shake  at night usually.

[fillfran82]

Does anyone else exercise as a treatment for anxiety? I have to say that I've only been doing it this past week, but I feel better each day after every work out. 4 out of 5 days this week I worked out. The one day I didn't I was a jittery mess. I'm out of shape and moderately overweight so it's definitely something I "should" be doing. Now that I see it helps with anxiety issues, I'm going to exercise more frequently. Has anyone else on here noticed psychological benefits to exercise?

Hello!

Yes, I've noticed that exercising can help reduce stress and it help you feel great. I also exercise to help maintain my perfectly imperfect shape. Exercise is great overall and I think we should all do it.

[kaat1220]

I try to exercise but although my intentions are good, I always end up stopping or finding some excuse not to do it.

But yes, it does help.

I suffer from anxiety, depression, and OCD, so if I could stick to it, it would help me.

[ancmetro]

 
    Yes! Exercise...because it makes you relax.

[12amos]

I exercise and find that when I do my body feels more relaxed and less stressed, just overall feel better.   

[tnshpalmer85]

I do find that exercising helps me to feel better and less stressed out about things. I also started to notice that when I exercise I gain a little weight too because I eat more. I need to find a balance.

[sak4kat]

I have noticed a positive affects psychologicaly when working out regularly.  I get more energy which leads to more getting done with leads to less stress which leads to less worry which leads to less nagging which leads to healthier relationships which leads to all around happier healthier lifestyles. I have noticed that when I eat healthier I exercise regularly and vice versa.

[dogsleash]

my ex room mate did 1 hr or 2 per a day . it emitts endorphins so it helps.