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Anxiety and Exercise By: Anthony Morolda
What is Anxiety?A general term for several disorders that cause
nervousness, fear, or worrying
Effects behavior and can cause unpleasant physical symptoms
Mild anxiety- vague and unsettling
Severe anxiety- extremely debilitating and can have a serious impact on a persons daily life
Symptoms Emotional
Restlessness Feelings of apprehension Tense Anticipating the worst Irritability
Physical Sweating Heart Pounding Dizziness Headache Twitches Trouble breathing
Causes of Anxiety
Genetics
Family History
Biochemistry
Common external factors Stress at school Stress at work Relationship stress Financial stress Stress from death of a loved one Side effect of medication Use of illicit drug
Types of Anxiety DisordersGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (Most Common)
Panic Disorder
Phobic Disorders
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Post-traumatic stress Disorder
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Treatment for Anxiety Medication
Antidepressants SSRI’sAnti-Anxiety DrugsBeta Blockers
PsychotherapyCognitive-Behavioral Therapy- change thinking
patterns that support fears, change reaction to anxiety-provoking situations
Effects of Physical Activity on Anxiety
Provide benefits that no medication or drug can manage
Brisk walk 30 minutes 5 days a week significant health benefits
Exercise can boost morale, enhance self esteem, self control, and self confidence
Exercise can control the many stressors that lead to anxiety
Konya Selcuk University Study
The State Trait Anxiety Inventory was given to 311 students.
First 60 students with high levels of anxiety split into two groups.
The experimental group participated in 30 minutes of various physical activities for 6 weeks.
The control group did not participate in any physical activity.
Pre, Mid, and Post results were estimated the STAI.
After the 6 weeks the test showed a significant decrease in anxiety for the experimental group while the control group remained the same.
Questions What areas of wellness does exercise fall under?
What are two types of Anxiety Disorders?
Sourceshttp://www.thesportjournal.org/article/effect-phy
sical-exercise-anxiety
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/treatment-of-anxiety-disorders.shtml