Here's How I Used Exercise For Preventing Panic Attacks – Part I
As a long-time sufferer from panic attacks, I tried everything from mind-dulling drug therapy to expensive counseling. When I finally took control of my own recovery one of the keys to preventing panic attacks was an exercise program. Nothing extreme or even time-consuming, but something definitely active to get my blood flowing. Here are some exercise suggestions to get you on your way.
If You’re Gonna Do It, Pick Something You Enjoy!
Let’s face it: If all you’re doing is sitting on a stationary bike or stair climber, you’re going to hate it and eventually stop doing it, further hindering your ability in preventing panic attacks.
You simply MUST do something you enjoy – it’s the key to sticking with it! Not all workouts are just throwing weights around or being in an aerobics class – or even in a gym. Try Crossfit or one of those bootcamp classes, especially if they do something outside. Why not biking, rocking climbing, hiking, martial arts, inline skating, rowing, skateboarding, jogging, swimming, hockey, broomball (you people from the Northern states know what I’m talking about) or soccer? Enjoyment is the key to sticking with it.
Act Like You’re Committed, Until You Are!
Creating the “exercise habit” doesn’t come naturally. Sometimes you have to trick your mind and body into getting used to something new. Don’t go too big, too early. If you’ve never worked out before or haven’t worked out in a long time, you can’t expect that you’ll be able to work out for an hour a day, six days a week. At first, try starting out with three, 30 minute sessions of light aerobic exercise per week. After a couple of weeks, throw in two weight lifting sessions in between your aerobic days.
After that, make a commitment. Be serious about your program. Get a journal. Write down what you want to accomplish and a time frame for reaching your goals. You can even go as far as making a contract and sign it. Talk openly about your goals to friends and families. Let your public announcement help you to be committed to sticking to it. Remember, this is a tool for preventing panic attacks. Make it useful.
Get A Good Guide To Help You Through
Preventing panic attacks is a daunting task and exercise is just one aspect about it. That’s why I put together a whole set of resources at http://www.effective-panic-cure.com to cover ALL the bases for panic and anxiety.
I was a sufferer for a number of years until I decided to take control of my cure and end the symptoms once and for all. If you’re interested preventing panic attacks now, tomorrow and forever, often in less than 10 minutes, check out my site now.
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