Does anyone know some good exercises that can help relieve anxiety?
Anonymous
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Nov 16, 2015
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I find cardio exercises help me, like running or swimming. I think part of it is the rhythmic aspect; try to focus on your breathing or on music, and it can be almost meditative. Another element is that it tires you out, so you can sleep better. Sleeping better helps most things. It's also hard to dwell on things when you're fighting for breath! Finally, any exercise gives you a concrete improvement you can measure; did you lift more, or run faster or swim farther? That's not an achievement you can doubt, or that you can argue away from yourself; it's a fact. You got better at something.
TobySchoyen17
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Nov 16, 2015
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When I get anxiety mostly from tests, I do this basic inhale, exhale, It helps alot for me personally for the reason you are aware of your breathing because when you get nearvous and build up your stress in a short period of time, you breath quicklier than normal. This builds your stress more up and leaves you in a judgemental state where you either tell yourself you can't do your task because it is overwhelming or lack of skills. If you inhale as much as possible for three seconds, then exhale it all out it should help you relaxe and take small breaks. In addition, you focus on something else. Although, if you feel you have to work all day or experienced something uncomfortable making you anxiues, your mind need breaks in order to sort all your thoughts or experiences to make everything more clear.
Anonymous
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Dec 7, 2015
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Take a time out at least 2 to 3 times a day to take a 10 minute breather .
When suffering from anxiety its best you breath in and count to 10 and then breath out slowly.
CaringJoy
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Dec 15, 2015
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Good exercises to relieve anxiety are deep breathing from the diaphragm, yoga, meditation, mindful exercises and cardio workouts.
Anonymous
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Dec 22, 2015
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What help me is common yoga positions. Just look up some yoga moves and take deep breaths and it will help.
Anonymous
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Dec 28, 2015
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To relieve anxiety, i usually do a countdown from a large number such as 150 and a the same time i take a deep breath.
Anonymous
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Jan 25, 2016
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Yoga, meditation, Pilates etc. are good methods of calming one's self and finding inner peace. If you want something more fast pace try doing a sport, or hitting the gym. Running can also be a stress reliever and it's great when you combine it with music - however you have be sure to keep yourself focused otherwise your mind may wander to dark places.
LogicalTrees
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Mar 11, 2016
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Personally, I take a step back and listen to calming music. Maybe it could help you as well :3
courtneybug
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Apr 25, 2016
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Coming from experience, I believe that yoga, and stretching are amazing to help relieve anxiety. Yoga helps you focus on your breathing, which will calm down some anxiety.
wonderfulVision91
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Jun 28, 2016
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Meditation, yoga, and calm music would really help you manage your emotions. Also if nothing works therapy and finding a good listening ear would help you overcome this problem
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