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Symptoms
Symptoms
Feeling tense and restless
An obsessive sense of danger and panic
Worrisome
Panic attacks
Nervousness
Insomnia
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Causes
Causes
Experiencing traumatic events
Negative environment(s): home, work, neighborhood
Medical illness: diabetes, heart disease, misuse of drugs, etc.
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Benefits Of Physical Activity
Benefits Of Physical Activity
Improves self-confidence
Elevates mood
Enhances energy levels
Decreases feeling of tension and stress
Reduces the severity and occurrences of panic attacks
Releases neurotransmitters
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Physical Activity Recommendations
Physical Activity Recommendations
Adults:
2 and 1/2 hours - 5 hours of Moderate Aerobic Physical Activity OR 1 hour and 15 minutes - 2 and 1/2 hours of Vigorous Aerobic Physical Activity a week
Moderate or higher intensity of Muscle-Strengthening Activities for 2 or more days a week
Children and Adolescents:
At least 1 hour of Moderate OR Vigorous Aerobic Physical Activity, Muscle-Strengthening Activities AND Bone-Strengthening Activities a week
Physical Activity Guidelines: Click here to learn more.
References
References
Akandere M; Tekin A. (2016, October 14). The effect of physical exercise on anxiety. The Sport Journal. Retrieved November 27, 2022, from https://thesportjournal.org/article/the-effect-of-physical-exercise-on-anxiety/
Helgadóttir B;Forsell Y;Ekblom Ö; (2015, January 13). Physical activity patterns of people affected by depressive and anxiety disorders as measured by accelerometers: A cross-sectional study. PloS one. Retrieved November 27, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25585123/
Kandola A;Stubbs B; (2020, December 28). Exercise and anxiety. Advances in experimental medicine and biology. Retrieved November 27, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342469/
Kandola A;Vancampfort D;Herring M;Rebar A;Hallgren M;Firth J;Stubbs B; (2018, July 24). Moving to beat anxiety: Epidemiology and therapeutic issues with physical activity for anxiety. Current psychiatry reports. Retrieved November 27, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30043270/
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2018, May 4). Anxiety disorders. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved November 27, 2022, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961
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