23 Feb
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Depression and anxiety can cause many different ticks or habits. When you notice anyone of these nervous habits, STOP! They may lead to mental health issues or weight gain.
- Nail biting
- Hair picking
- Toe tapping
- Self insulting
- Impulse shopping
- Emotional eating
- Caffeine abusing
The next few points of information can head off negative thought patterns:
- First, identify your negative feeling: it might have been nail biting or self insulting.
- Second, identify an opposite feeling: it might have been self-love or gratitude.
- Thirdly, act as if that’s how you’d be feeling: This might have caused me to think something like “I’m running really well today.” or “At least I got out of bed this morning to meet my personal trainer!”
Exercise as Part of Therapy
Regular exercise works as well as medication for some people to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, one vigorous exercise session can help alleviate symptoms for hours. And, that people should be encouraged to stay physically active to help elevate depressed moods. As Personal Trainers we will engage and give you the positive motivation and triggers that will help you to revert back to enjoying life and controlling stresses.