Does exercising help ?

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wise_wind

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Hey guys,

I have read that exercising helps to reduce the level of the body's stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol.

I think adrenaline and cortisol are the culprits that cause social anxiety.

So, I was thinking whether exercising in the early morning will help to reduce our social anxiety for that whole day.

Do you think exercising will help?
 
Jungle

Jungle

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wise_wind said:
Hey guys,

I have read that exercising helps to reduce the level of the body's stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol.

I think adrenaline and cortisol are the culprits that cause social anxiety.

So, I was thinking whether exercising in the early morning will help to reduce our social anxiety for that whole day.

Do you think exercising will help?
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Hello wise_wind

it indeed helps a lot, you don't necessarily need to exercise in the morning though.

The most important thing is to exhaust yourself, you'll then feel "high" when resting.
 
arjuna

arjuna

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It also depends on the exercise. Crossfit type of exercises wore me out and I felt very good afterwards. It probably has something to do with the increase in vo2 max.

I currently train with free weight with long intervals between sets and tbh I can't really tell much difference in my moods.
 
Flowers-Of-Bloom

Flowers-Of-Bloom

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Supposedly it can help, although as with most things it would likely take time before you notice any improvement. I'd say 4-5 30 minute sessions a week for at least 3 months to start off with. I personally try to exercise once a day for 30 minutes to an hour and I lost a ton of weight (well.. 9kg), needless to say it definitely improved my self-esteem.
 
Kiwong

Kiwong

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Sometimes it does. After a long run I am so exhausted that I need to sleep. And it is a dreamless, thoughtless sleep. To be free of thought is blissful.
 
Megaten

Megaten

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Im still trying to figure out how you get the energy to start working out in the first place.
 
Bronson99

Bronson99

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S_Spartan said:
It helps *while* I'm exercising but it doesn't last long afterwards.
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Strange, the opposite goes for me. I don't really enjoy it while exercising but very often, about an hour after I'm done, the benefits are clear and noticeable for hours on end. Improved mood, more able to socialize if I have to, better focus, better decision-making. For me, it's an absolute *must.*
 
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DanielLewis

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Yes. It helps. It's scientifically proven to help. But, like another poster said, don't expect any miracles. It's not going to rid you of SA, but it will definitely help you cope.
 
morrowrd

morrowrd

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wise_wind said:
Hey guys,

I have read that exercising helps to reduce the level of the body's stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol.

I think adrenaline and cortisol are the culprits that cause social anxiety.

So, I was thinking whether exercising in the early morning will help to reduce our social anxiety for that whole day.

Do you think exercising will help?
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I have worked out for 37 years, started at 13 years old and have continued up until now, age 50. I can vouch for the fact that a consistent workout program is one of the "grams" on the other side of the anxiety scale and yes it helps. I have (since 1992) moved my workout program from the afternoon to 4 AM, it was HARD to switch, but once I did, I never went back. I recommend it because it gets you up and started, the right way. Builds discipline and routine, and gets the workout out of the way so just in case you get busy later on, you don't miss. I work out mwf, and run (4AM as well) tues - thurs.

I can come back to this, but yes working out produces chemicals that counter depression, among other benefits. It's no snake oil, but if you are working on your sa, this is a good tool to have.
 
Fey

Fey

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Things like eating right or exercising won't make it go away, but they help your mood, sleeping, and other stuff. When I have to be at home a lot I try to take breaks from the PC and go on short walks and it always keeps me from feeling too low.
 
Sacrament

Sacrament

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Of course, but mostly if you also exercise the mind, the ways in which you look at yourself and interpret the world, etc. Along with a balanced diet, it can lead to significant improvements. And if you feel too tired to do it due to stress and anxiety, start by walking, and increase the amount of miles you've walked every day. Bring your camera, or dog, or both, and make it fun instead of seeing it as a chore.
 
Kiwong

Kiwong

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This last two years I have not been able to run as much with injury and lack of motivation. And the anxiety has been much, much worse over this period. So I have to say yes exercising does help. It doesn't stop the anxiety, but it does alleviate it.
 
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