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Published: November 12, 2020
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If you’ve ever found yourself tempted to succumb to a road rage moment or found yourself overeating after a long day at work, you could be suffering from the effects of too much stress. It affects everyone in different ways, and too much of it can take a real physical and mental toll. Exercise is one way you can find relief from stress while improving your overall physical health. To learn more about how to battle stress, reach out to Red Oak Recovery today at 866.457.7590.

The Effects of Stress on the Body

Constant stress can have detrimental effects on your mind and body. You may find yourself lashing out or acting in ways that can make you unrecognizable to family and friends. It’s vital that you recognize the common signs of stress and whether they are currently affecting your life.

  • Constant muscle pain or tension
  • Feelings of restlessness
  • Having a lack of motivation
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Shortness of breath
  • Frequent feelings of anger or irritability
  • Nausea and dizziness
  • Outbursts of anger
  • Turning to drugs or alcohol
  • Eating too much or too little
  • Feelings of depression

If any of this seems familiar, it’s likely time to learn some stress management techniques that help you find relief from these symptoms. You should seek out therapy services from a medical professional experienced in helping people deal with stress. They can make recommendations, including exercise, on how you can more effectively deal with your issues.

How Exercise Helps Reduce Stress

Exercise is an effective way of managing stress and reduces feelings of anxiety. Let’s look at some of the ways that exercise can help with managing stress.

  1. Your Mood Improves: Increased physical activity can help you feel lighter and more upbeat. That makes you feel more optimistic about your ability to face the challenges that may come up through the course of your day.
  2. You Experience an Increase in Endorphins: Endorphins are a hormone produced by the body that makes you feel better and offer natural pain relief. That’s why many people feel so good after a workout despite the soreness and tiredness. Even a light session of exercise can trigger the release of endorphins.
  3. Your Find a Sense of Calm: The repetition of exercise helps you focus on completing specific actions involved in your routine. As that relaxation works through your body, it can sometimes help with feelings of depression. This relaxation allows you to put problems out of your mind temporarily.
  4. Your Self-Confidence Improves: As you exercise more, you’ll be more conscious to grow your current health. Regular exercise can improve your physique, making you feel good about yourself and how others see you. Feeling better about yourself makes you less prone to feeling enormous amounts of stress.

Consult with a doctor before starting an exercise regime, especially if it’s been a long time since you’ve worked out regularly. You don’t want to bite off more than you can chew and end up with an injury. It’s always best to start slowly and increase your tolerance for physical activity.

Try to find activities that suit your personality. You can go for low-impact activities like yoga or pursue more intense exercise like HITT workouts or running. Try to find a combination you can commit to so that you don’t end up getting discouraged.

Learn More About Stress Management Techniques

Red Oak Recovery is committed to the well-being of all clients who enter our doors. We can help you find the best treatment course for dealing with any issues, including addiction and mental health disorders. We offer a variety of programs, including:

  • Grief counseling
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Contact Red Oak Recovery at 866.457.7590 if you want help learning about stress management or assistance with other issues. You don’t have to continue letting stress rule your reactions to the world.

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Categories: Addiction, addiction recovery, RehabilitationBy Red Oak RecoveryNovember 12, 2020
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