Is Walking Good for Anxiety?

All anxiety disorders are different, just like you are different from other anxiety sufferers. The Good News, is that Anxiety is treatable, providing you commit to a solution and system that works for you. It’s been proven over and over again, that people who suffer from anxiety benefit greatly by engaging in physical activity every day.

No method is 100% perfect. But one amazing thing about anxiety is that it can be reduced and then leveraged by things you never thought would work. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in anxiety disorders I emphasize to my clients, the importance of physical activity. Simply walking around may be what you need to get natural anxiety relief.

There is a correlation between movement and anxiety. People that don’t burn off enough energy are more prone to suffering from anxiety symptoms.
The mind/body connection is REAL. Lack of physical activity causes a considerable amount of unused energy. Your mind figures a way to let the unused energy out and anxiety may be the result.
The more you walk and move, the more your body creates carbon dioxide naturally. The more balanced your oxygen and carbon monoxide levels in your body, the easier and more efficient your breathing becomes.
One more added benefit to walking is the distraction factor. Your mind is less likely to ruminate on the same anxiety provoking thoughts when you’re distracted by what you see during your walk.

So there you have it, walking every day will help your anxiety levels decrease. Walking benefits your mind and body. It’s been scientifically proven.
For more information on the benefits of walking for anxiety sufferers, visit the Journal of Anxiety Dissorders and the Journal of Affective Dissorders.
Every step counts on in your journey to health, peace of mind and happiness.

Your partner in health,
Karinna Najera