Typically, exercise is supposed to be one of the best remedies for anxiety and depression. For example, aerobic exercise has been shown to elevate mood, improve sleep and decrease tension. This is ideal for the anxious person. But what happens when exercise increases anxiety? I once had a client who told me that at the end of his workouts his face would turn white, he'd feel dizzy, and his heart would pound. He was terrified that a panic attack was imminent and that he wouldn’t be able to stop it. There was a time when exercise was a
Anxiety And The Gym
As long as this blog has existed I have always encouraged my readers to exercise because whether it's running, biking, swimming, or whatever it's a well known fact that exercise can relieve stress and anxiety. I've worked out myself off and on for some time but always in my home. I've always been too self conscious to run down the street or worst yet join a gym. It's not like I've never been a gym member, just not for a long time. Recently I rejoined a local gym and the adjustment has been steep. This is because for anxiety sufferers