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Answered: Does exercise help for anxiety?

Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:16:20 +0000

Yes, aerobic exercise is helpful for anxiety. Aerobic exercise is also known as cardio, and it is an extended physical exercise, such as seen in walking, jogging, swimming, and biking. Aerobic exercise releases natural endorphins which give you a natural high. Studies have shown that aerobic exercise is effective for anxiety as an adjunctive treatment to primary treatments.

Answered: Can anxiety affect eating?

Sun, 25 Oct 2015 02:13:03 +0000

Yes, anxiety can affect your eating. When you have anxiety or stress, then your brain will set off the fight or flight response, which diverts all of your body's resources from the non-essential systems for survival to the essential ones.

So what happens is that there is a shunting of blood from the gastrointestinal system, reproductive system, and skin to the skeletal muscles. Also, the digestive system is shut down so that the resources of the body are diverted to the skeletal muscles, so that your body can prepare to either fight or run. As your digestive system shuts down, then you are not able to eat and your appetite diminishes significantly.

So when you have anxiety or when you are stressed, then this can impact your eating by reducing your intake and reducing your appetite. Indeed, nausea and vomiting are associated physical symptoms of anxiety, so this also contributes to your reduction in food intake and loss of appetite.

Answered: Do you have any tips for anxiety-free living?

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:29:58 +0000

For anxiety-free living, try living one day at a time, have gratitude, and count your blessings. Don't look back, as it will only make you depressed. Don't look forward, as it will make you anxious. Just live for today- for this moment. No need to worry about the future, as there are so many things that are outside our control.

Another way to live free from anxiety is to just let go. Let go of all your worries. The only way to let go of your worries is to have less to worry about. If your life is full of stuff and material things, then you have things to worry about. If your life is full of secrets and gossip, then you have alot to worry about. If you cheat and do things unethically, then you definitely have things to worry about. So simplify your life and have less materials things to worry about. Don't talk bad of others and don't gossip- only speak kindly of people and you will have less to worry about. Have integrity and dignity, and you will have less to worry about.

Other tips for anxiety-free living include exercise, good diet, good company, and positive thinking. For more information and help on anxiety-free living, please visit AnxietyBoss.com.