Anxiety and Exercise By: Anthony Morolda

What is Anxiety?A general term for several disorders that cause

nervousness, fear, or worryingEffects 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 DisorderPhobic DisordersObsessive-compulsive DisorderPost-traumatic stress DisorderSeparation 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

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http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/treatment-of-anxiety-disorders.shtml