I want to exercise, but my anxiety is stopping me. iin?

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I want to get out and accomplish my goal of losing 20lbs over the course of 6 weeks. I really hate my body. Everything about it. When I go out in public with someone, I get really angry and I just really want to strangle someone.

I went to the store with my boyfriend, but I hate going because every time I do I start sweating profusely and get mad at him for no apparent reason. I know it has nothing to do with him and everything to do with me.. I just really hate going to public places.

So here is the deal. I want to exercise and get my body back to 110 lbs, but my anxiety is too built up for me to leave the house. is it normal for me to be this way??

If you could leave comments and tell me how to deal with my anxiety this would be helpful because I have no idea how to. Also, I have been on medication for my anxiety, but it has been a good while since that. I don't know if I should get back on it or just deal with out it.

You are fine. It is healthy 2
This is not healthy, get help. 3
Why are you on the internet seeking help? Exercise!!! 2
Start slow. Exercise at home & then work your way out of the house 19
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  • JustDave
    11 years ago

    Is your anxiety based around being around people or just leaving your house? Meaning are you anxious being in a health clubs but you are okay with taking daily walks? Even just adding a daily walk can help burn up calories & lessen some anxiety and make you feel better about yourself.

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  • Corleone
    11 years ago

    1. Visit a psychologist for your anxiety attacks. Meds might suppress the symptoms, but they don't treat the cause.

    2. Try exercising. Start with small workouts, and work your way up slowly.

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  • TheBunnie
    11 years ago

    Start with something like Wii fit and work out with aerobics and yoga indoors. Eventually work up to going outside to exercise.

    I have an anxiety disorder, and my antidepressants are causing me to gain weight so I'm trying to shed that weight I gained from it. We can do it, so let's work hard! Once you'll start doing it on a day to day basis, you'll really feel the difference and you'll feel accomplished. :D

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    I know it isn't an option for everyone, but I love my bicycle. I will agree, diet is a big factor in weight loss and that needs to be understood before any weight will successfully stay off. However getting on my bike and making that a regular part of my routine has transformed my mood and my body. I never ride with anyone, I always go it alone because I enjoy it. It requires just enough mental focus to keep my brain from thinking too much, yet still allows for quiet contemplation.

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  • thinkingaboutit
    11 years ago

    Working out is one of those things you have to do to get comfortable with doing. Anxiety or not.

    Setting a 6 week 20 lbs goal is preposterous. Especially considering your circumstances.

    Get a gym membership and a trainer. Your going to need more guidance than courage.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I was this way. I've been seeing a psychiatrist and ever since then I started going out and exercising. I ran for 40 min this morning without even batting an eyelash. I can't even believe it. It's funny, but I'm the same weight as you and want to be 110 too. :) I gained about 6 pounds on my meds so I switched.

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      I can be your exercise buddy!

      P.S. it's easier running in the early morning since there are not many people out.

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  • dom180
    11 years ago

    There's a lot you can do in your home to get healthier if you want. Half the battle is in your diet, and you don't even need to leave the house to change that. As for exercise, I have the same problem as you and I can't see myself getting over it. I've tried running in the woods and at night before to avoid people but it's no good, it doesn't make me feel any less anxious about exercising in public. Any advice anyone can give you would be helpful to me too :P

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    • VioletTrees
      11 years ago

      I'd say that more than half the battle is diet, honestly. I'd put it at at least 80% of the battle. If you exercise, but you eat too much, you won't lose weight (and you can actually gain). If you control your diet properly, though, and you don't exercise, you can still lose weight.

      Exercise has many health benefits, both physically and mentally, and exercising is absolutely a good idea. It doesn't have to be the first step in your weight loss plan, though. If you're too anxious, and you need to make do with what exercise you can do in your house (or even no additional exercise) at first, that's ok.

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  • rosa333
    11 years ago

    Work out at home. Find workouts on youtube; there are so many effective workouts that you can do every day. The key is to not give up. You will struggle because of anxiety but once you get started, and once you see the good that working out does to you; you will not want to stop. Good luck :)

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