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That's cool bc my body can't tell the difference between cardio and a life-threatening situation
Which is great because now you can just panic exercise.
That was a vital step of getting out of panic attacks before I got my anti anxiety meds under control
Might as well put your high heart rate to use!
high heart rate
If you heart rate is high enough, all exercise is panic exercise.
Who would have thought flight during stressful situations would actually help lower their panic? Seems a little counterintuitive, acting on an immediate survival mechanism.
It's been pretty well known for a while now that regular exercise is highly beneficial to many mental illnesses. There's even been studies showing it having a higher efficacy in treating depression than SSRIs (a pretty low bar to clear, tbh).
But it's a catch 22 since low energy/motivation is a common symptom of the mental illnesses it helps.
In my anecdotal experience I definitely start feeling more depressed when I get off track with my workouts (which creates a vicious downward spiral if I don't force myself to get back on track).
~~How much of this is the beef and how much is the excercise. I'm going to assume 0,100%.~~
Edit: nvm
Lmao did you read it as "beef [and] exercise" help with panic disorders?
Yes
Props for not deleting. I love this
Thought it'd be helpful for someone who made the same mistake