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Originally Posted by x123
@DechanDawa , you probably already know about breathing, but I didn't notice anybody mention it. Here is one link, but there are several if you google
3 Deep Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety | World of Psychology
Also, I have found that if I do some form of cardio that it is unpleasant for the first 30 minutes or so, but then it gets much easier. I always do cardio for 60 minutes or more, because otherwise it is all misery with no pleasure. FWIW
BTW: That is the number one reason that I refuse to take antidepressants - it removes the pleasure that I normally experience from exercising, and it seems to do nothing for my depression. Everybody acts like those antidepressants are an easy cure for depression, but I had such a horrible experience with them that I'm afraid to try again. |
Thanks so much. I can't tell you how meaningful this is for me. Yes, I do deep breathing when I have anxiety attacks and it works. However, why am I getting the anxiety attacks??? I just want them to stop. I love what you have to say about the cardio...extending it to 60 minutes. I think this might be a real key...and yet...I have never heard anyone anywhere mention this before. But it makes sense and I can't wait to test it out this week. Brilliant suggestion!