When anxiety goes beyond a certain level and becomes a severe form, help of medication is needed. But even in this type of situations, sports may greatly improve your feelings, reducing symptoms associated with anxiety. Anxiety is described as a non-specific fear: you are always worried for no reason, you can’t sleep and you feel constantly threatened. All these symptoms are manifests without a real basis. “Anxiety is defined as a diffuse fear, without a well-defined object”. The subject lives a continuous tension and is constantly threatened. He is very nervous and often doesn’t realize what scares him so much.
Anxiety is a non-specific fear with no connection with external situations.
You realize anxiety has exceeded a “normal” limit when the turmoil duration exceeds 6 months, your work and relationships with others are affected and you can’t control the symptoms anymore. It is then recommended to ask for help a psychologist or therapist and talk about symptoms and possible treatments.
How sports can help?
No physical activity can heal severe anxiety states.This needs medical treatment. But you can reduce symptoms and gain improvements in mental status. Studies show that regular physical movement can reduce the risk of suffering depression and anxiety by 25%, improving mental functions and the ability to concentrate. During training the brain release substances that can help you manage stress. This is one of the ways to reduce anxiety and depression.
Research shows that 30 minutes of physical movement done in a 3-5 day period can bring significant improvements. Furthermore studies show that benefits of physical activity are felt a longer period of time.
What exercises are beneficial?
Any physical movement is welcome, but aerobic exercises are most recommended:
* swimming;
* cycling;
* jogging;
* walk;
* tennis;
* dance.
If none of these options is for you, then a combination of meditation with yoga breathing exercises will relax, helping you reduce worries and stress. So it’s up to you to improve your mood. You can control anxiety, so take into account the benefits physical movement bring.
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