exercise to reduce phobia

[faz]

do physical exercises help to reduce social phobia?

 

[replica]

It may give you a little more confidence to confront your phobias but it's still there. Should make exercise part of your lifestyle, good for you physically and mentally.

 

[Mokkat]

I definitely helps physically - balances the cortisol in your bloodstream, calms your muscles for restitution, makes it easier sleep, etc.

"Mentally" is also in a sense "physically" as you will probably have an easier time talking to people after exercising, worry less, etc.

Working out doesn't help your personality though. You shouldn't expect to suddenly drop your avoidant ways by jogging a couple of times per week, though you might gain some confidence from being healthier/stronger

 

[faz]

thanx guys

 

[JosephG]

I agree with what is said - it's not a solution but I think it is very important in helping combat feeling of anxiety. I've read that a half hour jog a day can be equivalent to taking anti-depressants and other meds in terms of the feel-good chemicals it releases in the brain.
I also went for a jog the other day before socialising and I felt amazing. I get these real feeling of well-being after exercise - I feel calm, relaxed and I sleep better. And if I sleep better I am less irritable and anxious the next day in school.
Trial out an exercise routine and see what it can do for you! I am sure exercise will effect everyone differently but I feel bloody brilliant after even a short jog.

 

[fitftw]

If I don't work out and run 5 days a week, I feel like a fat, lazy, worthless human. Though I still feel like that sometimes even after working out....

It will give you a short 'high' but if you're avoidant, you still will be. I could have a ripped chest and huge biceps and STILL avoid everybody.