How Exercise Can Stop Your Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Anxiety and panic attacks can make life almost unbearable.
You never know when and even or a subconscious thought may trigger an attack that can literally disable you for the day, making you feel as if you are about to die and helpless to do anything about it.
I know, I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks that were so intense that they brought me to tears on one occasion, required my wife to leave work and come home, forced a family member to pull off a freeway because I could not bear to be in a car even as a passenger.
That's just a few examples.
I am over 50 years old, a professional with a wonderful life and never suffered from any type of health condition before these episodes.
But those anxiety and attacks, once they started, made life almost unbearable.
I had to find a solution.
One afternoon I was having a chat with a Doctor of Chinese Medicine who suggested that I incorporate exercise into my daily regimen.
I have always been very active but not an exercise fanatic.
I asked why or how exercise would help end my panic attacks and anxiety attacks.
He replied that exercise was a powerful and effective stress reliever and could help the body restore a sense of balance while releasing toxins and pent up energies, making the triggering of an attack less likely.
I took his advice and began a routine of daily walks with my dog, increasing the length and time of the walk each day.
I would also take walks with my wife though neighborhood green belts and around the lake where we live.
The walks were enjoyable, certainly healthy for both human and pup and did in fact help me eliminate and stop my panic attacks.
Let's take a closer look and learn why and how this could be help stop your anxiety and panic attacks, before they occur.
Benefits of Daily Exercise to Stop Anxiety and Panic Daily exercise can reduce stress, make you feel healthy and happy, and prevent panic attacks and distress in your life.
The physical and psychological benefits of exercise are numerous.
People who exercise regularly feel less stressed as a result Regular exercise can reduce the impact of negative stress producing a calm and more happy mood which naturally contributes to a positive, healthy feeling.
This can be very helpful in reducing or eliminating the triggering of a panic or anxiety attack Some examples of helpful exercise include dancing, a short workout at your gym, play golf, go swimming, take a walk with your loved one, your pup, (the last 2 are my favorites), a friend, or go jogging.
Of course you will want to ask your health practitioner if it is advisable for you to exercise, especially if you are under treatment for any medical condition.
Aerobic physical activity is a great stress reliever.
Playing baseball or racquetball can be fun and relaxing.
Go jogging in your community to relieve tension.
Take your dog for thrice daily walks.
It will help you unwind and feel happy, and be good for your pup as well! Some people report that after exercise they feel refreshed and in a happy mood which may be due in part to the chemical interactions in the body which are released during exercise.
This happier state of mind may contribute to a lessening or elimination of anxiety attacks and panic attacks.
Make exercise a regular part of your routine for a healthy and panic free lifestyle like I did.
Your body and brain will both thank you for it!
You never know when and even or a subconscious thought may trigger an attack that can literally disable you for the day, making you feel as if you are about to die and helpless to do anything about it.
I know, I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks that were so intense that they brought me to tears on one occasion, required my wife to leave work and come home, forced a family member to pull off a freeway because I could not bear to be in a car even as a passenger.
That's just a few examples.
I am over 50 years old, a professional with a wonderful life and never suffered from any type of health condition before these episodes.
But those anxiety and attacks, once they started, made life almost unbearable.
I had to find a solution.
One afternoon I was having a chat with a Doctor of Chinese Medicine who suggested that I incorporate exercise into my daily regimen.
I have always been very active but not an exercise fanatic.
I asked why or how exercise would help end my panic attacks and anxiety attacks.
He replied that exercise was a powerful and effective stress reliever and could help the body restore a sense of balance while releasing toxins and pent up energies, making the triggering of an attack less likely.
I took his advice and began a routine of daily walks with my dog, increasing the length and time of the walk each day.
I would also take walks with my wife though neighborhood green belts and around the lake where we live.
The walks were enjoyable, certainly healthy for both human and pup and did in fact help me eliminate and stop my panic attacks.
Let's take a closer look and learn why and how this could be help stop your anxiety and panic attacks, before they occur.
Benefits of Daily Exercise to Stop Anxiety and Panic Daily exercise can reduce stress, make you feel healthy and happy, and prevent panic attacks and distress in your life.
The physical and psychological benefits of exercise are numerous.
People who exercise regularly feel less stressed as a result Regular exercise can reduce the impact of negative stress producing a calm and more happy mood which naturally contributes to a positive, healthy feeling.
This can be very helpful in reducing or eliminating the triggering of a panic or anxiety attack Some examples of helpful exercise include dancing, a short workout at your gym, play golf, go swimming, take a walk with your loved one, your pup, (the last 2 are my favorites), a friend, or go jogging.
Of course you will want to ask your health practitioner if it is advisable for you to exercise, especially if you are under treatment for any medical condition.
Aerobic physical activity is a great stress reliever.
Playing baseball or racquetball can be fun and relaxing.
Go jogging in your community to relieve tension.
Take your dog for thrice daily walks.
It will help you unwind and feel happy, and be good for your pup as well! Some people report that after exercise they feel refreshed and in a happy mood which may be due in part to the chemical interactions in the body which are released during exercise.
This happier state of mind may contribute to a lessening or elimination of anxiety attacks and panic attacks.
Make exercise a regular part of your routine for a healthy and panic free lifestyle like I did.
Your body and brain will both thank you for it!
