Working out and stress.............

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I seriously think that working out keeps me sane! If I did not workout, I would be a living nightmare and so maxed out all the time...........so my question is - - what workouts do you lean towards when you are feeling really angry, stressed, and frustrated??

Last night I was at my wits end with my in-laws and I reached for the Viper.........only got 45 mins done because it was already 9PM, but I tend to reach for weights or a circuit style.......which dvds by Cathe really burn out that frustration and anger??
 
A couple of months ago I found out my brother has two brain tumors.

Working out always helps me when I'm experiencing strong emotions. I remember doing Step Blast all out and running. Not in the same day though. The first week we found out was really hard. He's recieving treatment now and although the radiation therapy he just finished appears to not have done much there's still other things they will do. He's going down to UCLA on Friday so the docs there can tell him what course of action is next.

Sorry for digressing. It's just something that is constantly on my mind.........
 
When I am stressed or have to get some aggression out, I need a good heart pounding sweat producing workout like an IMAX or MIC.
 
KICKBOXING!!! I let the person's face float in front of me and I go. This way I can do some damage without having to go to jail.:+

When I'm just frustrated, not angry, I do Imax 2. All that jumping really changes my perspective afterwards.

Elaine, I hope your brother is okay. I wish him the best.

Pinky
 
I also will reach for BC or KPC after a long , exhausting day's work. It really pumps me up during the workout but leaves me feeling spent & ready to relax & unwind for the evening. It clears my mind.


Elaine, I'm sorry to hear about your brother. Best of luck to him.

Marla
 
IMAX 2 all the way! I was at my wits end last night with DH and knocked out a great workout with this one. Something about the music that gets me really motivated and totally in the zone to the point where I am thinking about nothing else but enjoying my workout!
 
Thank goodness for exercise! I find a good tough free weight workout is the best stress relief for me. I have no idea what I'd do without it. Probably whine to Juicy Couture for not inventing a stylish straightjacket. :eek:
 
I love to go heavy. I did this once when DH made me mad, it really worked and I was able to go to sleep quickly and peacefully...I can't stay mad at him long anyhow. LOL
I will always do slow and heavy if I am mad. If I am sick with worry, I will probably go running. Luckily, I have been as a happy as a buzzing bee.

Charlotte~~
 
I go for a run, myself.

I started working out maybe 4 years ago, and years before I started working out I was seeing all kinds of doctors for my depression/bipolar/whatever- they never could get it diagnosed or treated. Exercise has made it so I don't need any medication- I'm fine just how I am, and can cope with most anything that comes my way.

I'm a HUGE fan of exercise. I remember, my father in law died at our wedding, and it took about 4 days before I could run, because we were doing all kinds of things to deal with his death, and I was about insane before I could get out there, get away, and just run in peace! I remember feeling like I was clawing frantically to get to the door, open it, and get out on a run!

It is the only super cure I know of.
 
Keeping your brother and your family in my prayer, Elaine.

I normally do Circuits or Kickboxing but it really depends on what I can get done with the least amount of interruption. I have a bipolar son so most of my days tend to be stressful.

Working out keeps my stress level down so I can deal with my bipolar son and my "well" son and keep everything else running as smooth as possible.

Kim
 
Elaine - your brother is in my prayers.........

I might have to try and grab that KPC and go to town - LOL -

Excercise really is a life saver :) My moods are always better after I have a great workout!
 
I also run. After my Mom passed away, I would leave the house and run and run and never want to come back.

Elaine, my thoughts are with you and your family.

AmyG - your FIL died AT your wedding? How incredibly tragic! I'm so sorry.
 
Running does it for me also. When I'm really stressed, I can't wait for the opportunity to go for a run.

Elaine - I'm sorry about your brother. My SIL was recently diagnosed with brain cancer (her primary cancer is breast cancer). It's been just devastating. Many times when I run, I think of her and how lucky I am to be healthy. Actually, I think about a lot of people who have died also and think how lucky I am to be alive and able to run and enjoy nature. Last night, I ran after a thunderstorm and there was a beautiful, full rainbow out. It's moments like that when I'm so grateful for my health and family.

Erica
 
Thanks for the thoughts, prayers, etc for my brother. He's only 47. It's hard.

On top of this, my cousin who was also 47 died of melanoma a month ago.

Sometimes, when I'm not consciously thinking about these things, it will hit me hard that I am so fortunate to be alive and to be healthy.
 
Elaine, I meant to say something about your brother, too. Sounds like a rough road. He is in my thoughts, along with your entire family!
 
Yes, on the dance floor. Heart attack- dead by the time he reached the floor. It was awful. Still waiting on that honeymoon, although it's been a few years now. The happiness kinda ended, to be replaced by shock and sadness.
It was crazy weird. Still is. He told someone at a different wedding, years before, that if he died dancing, he'd die a happy man. So what can you say? He was surrounded by friends and family, so all in all, it was amazing for him.
 
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