Movement helps

[SlothTamer]

This morning I woke up feeling more anxiety than normal. I was scared to get out of bed. I meditated then I pushed myself to do some exercise: stretching, deep breaths, movement. it helped lift my mood and I ended up having an ok day. I need to remember that exercise is important. Even 15 minutes of simple movement (stretching) gets the blood flowing. I tell myself that exercise activates my medication. Anyway I just wanted to share in case it helps someone. I have to remember to practice self care. It’s hard for me to take time to do something positive for myself because I’m usually too wrapped up in the negative.

Peace and love to you all. You are strong.

[viiexplorer]

Thank you for sharing that experience. Will be sure to exercise as well!

[Sillysausage234]

Nice post thanks🖖🙂

[Campfire74]

Does anyone know why movement helps exactly? I think it does but have been curious about the science behind it, if there is any. Or are we just distracting ourselves?

[Hidden in reply to Campfire74]

When you exercise you release endorphins into your brain that make you feel good. So it is a very good idea to do regular exercise if you have anxiety or depression.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Okay if I send you snow will you be my trainer...hahaha! Enjoy your bliss! XXX

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yes 😂

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Jimmy! Dump trucks of love, peace, light, joy & hugs for you!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Anytime 😘😁

[SlothTamer in reply to Campfire74]

Jimmyjimmy has a good answer that mirrors what my Dr has told me. If 15 min sounds like too much exercise then try for 10, or 5 or even two minutes. Any movement is better than none. Have a great day/evening.

[Hidden]

Yoga is very good too!

[SlothTamer in reply to Hidden]

I agree! I use some of the poses I learned in yoga class years ago. Nothing too strenuous. If the exercise is too hard then I won’t be motivated to do it ever.

[Hidden in reply to SlothTamer]

I follow YouTube videos,there are some great ones for relaxation and extensions

[SlothTamer in reply to Hidden]

Good to know I’ll check it out!

[BlueBelle06]

Really like your post. Helps me today so thank you!

[SlothTamer in reply to BlueBelle06]

Wonderful. Thank you for the response.

[Mountainlover57]

Thank you for the inspiration because I have had anxiety all my life and it has turned to depression from moving away from family members in California to Oregon and then insomnia which I'm trying real hard to exercise and get outside to feel better. Your post has helped me remind myself that when I have those good moments and good sleep that I need to get out and take a walk in nature or to do something outside. I need to push myself more everyday. Exercise does help the endorphins and I get a good rush of dopamine when I do a good brisk walk. Maybe we can all help each other by motivating to get outside more often. I just love your post and thank you so much for it.