For folks with anxiety, sometimes exercise can be a very difficult endeavor. While we logically know it helps with our symptoms, exercise can be anxiety-inducing and sometimes the exercise itself can trigger a panic attack. So, it leaves some people feeling stuck and never really engaging in exercise to begin with, only further exacerbating the anxiety.
This article is the first in a short series of content that I am really excited about! This one covers what panic disorder is, the relationship between panic and exercise, and also how different forms of exercise (HIIT v. lifting, for example) impact anxiety during the workout. Stay tuned for a future article that is more on the practical side for managing exercise and panic.
New Article: Why Exercise-Induced Anxiety Happens
If you struggle with anxiety, particularly panic, then my new article is for you!
Panic Disorder and Exercise: Why Exercise-Induced Anxiety Happens
For folks with anxiety, sometimes exercise can be a very difficult endeavor. While we logically know it helps with our symptoms, exercise can be anxiety-inducing and sometimes the exercise itself can trigger a panic attack. So, it leaves some people feeling stuck and never really engaging in exercise to begin with, only further exacerbating the anxiety.
This article is the first in a short series of content that I am really excited about! This one covers what panic disorder is, the relationship between panic and exercise, and also how different forms of exercise (HIIT v. lifting, for example) impact anxiety during the workout. Stay tuned for a future article that is more on the practical side for managing exercise and panic.