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motivation tips'ideas to get out of bed and exercise?
exercise (my happy pill) does wonders for my anxiety. and as much as i know how good it makes me feel thru the day and lifts my mood, i just cannot seem to get myself out of bed in the morning and go for a walk or exercise... i do finally get up and do a bit of yoga which again is great for me, but cant seem to motivate myself to do some proper regular exercise and get into a routine. any suggestions how to get out of bed? thank you in advance.
It is called being human. How many people have excercise equipment but never use it? Dont beat youself up over it too much. You have some good days and maybe some days you feel like excercising at another time. Be a little kinder to yourself!
i got a dog a year and a hal ago and he's helped motivate me. i was diagnosed with moderately servere anxiety disorder three years ago. and i really struggle but i have to say the dog calms me and makes me get up if only to feed himetc. hope this helps.
Hmm.. what about an exercise buddy? They'll help kick your *** in the morning to get you out!!
definetly is a nasty circle! got to think of ways to beat it.. getting a dog sounds great, but difficult for me right now... :( we have to find other incentives......
What about getting a dog? I know that sounds cheesy but you'll have to walk the dog several times a day!!
Getting out of bed is the hardest. My doctor told me something that surprised me and really made me think. I've been saying this a lot lately but it's still a huge lightbulb over my head!! When I told him that my anxiety is worse (physically and mentally) in the morning he said to me that that is quite common in people with anxiety and depression. I know I have both; I just never paid much attention to them interacting with each other. When I look back at my bad times, my anxiety was at it's worse in the morning and I didn't want to get out of bed because of it. Then the depression kicks in because i'm feeling guilty for not getting out of bed. It's a bit of a nasty circle! :(
Getting out of bed is the hardest. My doctor told me something that surprised me and really made me think. I've been saying this a lot lately but it's still a huge lightbulb over my head!! When I told him that my anxiety is worse (physically and mentally) in the morning he said to me that that is quite common in people with anxiety and depression. I know I have both; I just never paid much attention to them interacting with each other. When I look back at my bad times, my anxiety was at it's worse in the morning and I didn't want to get out of bed because of it. Then the depression kicks in because i'm feeling guilty for not getting out of bed. It's a bit of a nasty circle! :(
hey thanks...yeah i dont know i feel like this on and off.. some days i ,m great and get into a good routine and exercise regularly..then again i m back down and get lazy... all a vicious circle .
I'd be happy to tell you...but I am in the same situation. I think, maybe I am sitting here, on my butt, reading these forums to try to figure it out. And the guilt, having to try to push that out of the picture too. Do you get this way maybe at this time of year, despite your regular fighting tactics? I have depression/anxiety. and feeling like I'm losing the battle. I hope that you to get through it, of course you will.It never lasts forever and you have what it takes, both the techniques and the strength.Go Tara.
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