Posted by poop'd-out on October 6, 2003, at 14:51:06
In reply to Exercise-induced anxiety? Any suggestions?, posted by mattdds on October 5, 2003, at 20:51:23
I don't get anxiety, but it sure stirs up my rage when I start to exercise. I feel your frustration, exercise is supposed to calm you and make you feel better!! I have had some luck with starting extremely slowly.
Try brisk walking for a week or so and then move up to running and more intense work-outs. If you are like me you will still feel some discomfort but it should be less and less the longer(period of time) you work out. I 'think' if you stick with it for at least 30 days or so the anxiety will get better! Treat it like SE's from meds, you just work through it to get to the benefits. My problem is that as soon as I start to feel better I end up getting sick or some other crap like that, and I have to start all over again!
Yea!!
Just a thought, it has worked for me, hope it works for you!Beth
> Hello all,
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> I am painfully aware of all the research that shows how exercise is beneficial in many areas, including mental health.
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> My beef with exercise is that it makes *me* feel like crap! This is why I have not been able to stick to an exercise plan - I seem to get a surge of anxiety and panicky feelings a couple hours after running or lifting weights. I have often wondered if this is due to lactic acid buildup occurring after exercise, as lactic acid infusions have been used experimentally to induce panic attacks!
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> I look pretty decent, not at all overweight, so I'm not interested in exercise to lose weight. It's just something I'd like to work into an overall lifestyle.
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> But it doesn't seem worth getting panic attacks over, as these are detrimental to my mental health as well (which, to me is more important than my physical condition).
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> Anybody else get this? I feel like the oddball, because exercise is supposed to make you feel so good. Any stories, suggestions? Any response would be appreciated. I don't want to live a couch potato lifestyle if there is any way around it.
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> Thanks!
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> Matt
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