My son is 19 years old and is going through a state of severe anxiety that I cannot explain.
From your own experience, do you think that exercise could help?
Dear Reader, I have personally experienced a similar situation. Luckily, my mother who is a trainer helped me. We have grown up, our sexual develops, we try to socialize, planning our future and our lives and at the same time we are pessimistic and frustrated due to difficult circumstances.
Our family’s expectations increase our anxiety. We blame everyone, we feel tired, indifferent and bored. Various problems begging to appeal such as sleeping disorders, breathing difficulty, choking, difficulty attending school classes. We try to have as many experience as we can and that creates tension and anxiety expressed in various ways.
From personal experience, exercise can help. While working out, endorphins, the natural hormones of joy are being released. Good mood is associated with some chemicals in the brain such as norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine.
Your son can choose whatever sport he likes: fast walking, jogging, swimming, gym, kick boxing, yoga … . He can work out with friends, of course without competition. Exercise is the best way to take his mind off of the problems and thoughts that bother him. Moreover, achieving an exercise goal with increase his self-esteem. He should ask his trainers to help him breathing properly.
The American Institute of Stress suggests breathing as the best technique for managing stress. It activates the body’s normal relaxation system and relieves stress and discomfort. As breathing becomes slower and deeper, the heart rate decreases, blood pressure drops and muscles relax. Research has found that stress management requires rhythmic diaphragmatic exercises. Being outdoors also is a good way of relieving stress.
Always remember that movement is connected to life …! Proper nutrition is also important to manage deficiencies in essential vitamins or problems with sugar, thyroid ect. Finally, laugh … add humor in your life, smile and laugh as much as you can.
Aggelos Mais, AthensTrainers® Social Media Manager
Source: Body Magazine