08/01/2023
Never underestimate the power of light exercise for anxiety! β¨
I learned the value of 20 minute sessions of light exercise during the most anxious portion of my life. I was in massage school and had just experienced my first panic attack. With the amount of cortisol running through my system, too much exertion would just make the anxiety worse. So, 3-4 times a week I would have a 20 minute trail walk, 20 minute yoga session or 20 minute canoe.
Doing that, plus adding a 10 minute guided meditation twice a day, I was able to lower my cortisol to a reasonable level in just 2 weeks (after being overstimulated for about 6 months!)
So, if you're feeling those cortisol rushes and you'd like to decrease them, try a light 20 minute session 3-4 times a week (instead of that crazy hard circuit) for two weeks and see if you notice any improvements. πΆββοΈ
PS Sorry for those that don't want to hear this, but, cutting out coffee was another hugely beneficial step in my anxiety journey! βΉοΈβ