Advertising Information by Barry Tigay, Ph.D R egular exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Exercise can raise self-esteem, help reduce weight, and divert one's attention to positive pursuits.
Physical exercise also appears to act specifically to stretch tense muscles, deepen breathing and alter a person's biochemistry to promote mental health. If you are feeling tense, anxious, depressed, stressed or having difficulty sleeping, perhaps an exercise program is just the thing to get you feeling better. However, if your symptoms are severe or prolonged you should consult a professional. Our sense of emotional distress is often related to a feeling of things being out of our control. When we are depressed or anxious we often feel trapped and as if things are happening to us and we cannot protect ourselves, or we don't know an effective course of action to improve our situation.