Posted by sabre on November 11, 2004, at 16:52:03
In reply to Re: EXERCISE EXERCISE, posted by mcp on November 11, 2004, at 13:54:10
Hi Dick
I couldn't agree more about the value of exercise, esp for staving off depression and I'm addicted to movement but it hasn't done anything for panic and social anxiety.In fact if if I do a very hard anaerobic style session or race I end up feeling bright and happy but also overstimulated and more prone to panic and SA. I'm a little suspicious of cortisol.
Another curious thing I have noticed when I get v fit and border on an overtrained state is that when I have a simple carb esp a sugary drink the insulin response is so quick and full on that my blood sugar levels drop almost instantly and I end up on the couch wanting to sleep for about an hour. I also become more prone generally to hypoglycaemia and I have to avoid the simple sugars.
I think lots of lower level aerobic activity and sun help to keep you more stable.
But perhaps it is an individual thing?
sabre
poster:sabre
thread:414551
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20041108/msgs/414674.html