Can Anxiety Attacks affects body development

[jwhitleyjr]

Hello

Maybe its my diet. But does anyone know if, having anxiety attacks prevent muscle growth and muscle toning of the body. It is not as bad as it used to be, but on some days I get short burst anxiety attacks which gives me an uncomfortable feeling through my upper body reaching up to my head.

I just wonder when the anxiety attack occurs, does my body negatively changes and my work outs become completely depleted?

[jwhitleyjr]

Thank you for your insight. I am sorry you felt that panic attacks ruined your life. I hope you were able to keep a steady job and stable and decent life.

[Megapanda]

I am no expert and I am definitely not in shape enough for give diet or exercise advice

However ... Anxiety can have physical effects on the body . It makes your muscles tense . It also gives you more aches an pains . It can slow down metabolism and you use more energy reserves . So therefore I would say it had an effect but not to the point of no positive impact . Physical exercise is very good for your health and wellbeing .

It improves your health your sleep . Your cognitive functions and does wonder to help reduce anxiety and gives you energy. So don't be discouraged . Progress can platu for many reason .

I can give you some advice to help with anxiety attacks if you like . But I not the diet side of things

Take care 🐼

[jwhitleyjr in reply to Megapanda]

My anxiety comes from a trigger. Its a thought in my personal life I have been struggling with. I think it is God's way of telling me something but I refuse to cave in. Its not an intrusive thought, it is just a personal belief I have.

[Megapanda in reply to jwhitleyjr]

I don't know what the trigger is and you don't have to tell me if you don't want to . But feel free to share if you would like , I am here to listen .

Sometimes is not about caving in . It's about accepting and moving forward . Accepted what you can't change and work on what you can .

Yeah easy said then done .

You sound very determined not to be beaten. Determination is a great quality . 🐼

[jwhitleyjr in reply to Megapanda]

Also when you say that anxiety can slow down my metabolism. Is this fatal? Should I go and see my doctor?

[Megapanda in reply to jwhitleyjr]

As long as your healthy then I would not be concerned . No it's not fatal . It would be concerning if you was dealing with chronic stress all the time . But by what you have told me this is not the case .

[Agora1 in reply to Megapanda]

I totally agree with you Megapanda... xx

[jwhitleyjr in reply to Agora1]

I hear you Agora1