KINE 3000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
1 Mar 2017
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A negative emotional/mental state that comprises of nervousness, apprehension and worry. Must be diagnosed based on a scale. Mast have more than 3 symptoms irritability, restlessness, lack of or more sleep, muscle tension, constant worry, fatigue, difficulty concentrating. Impacts quality of life and daily function. A study conducted on anxiety diagnosed patients showed that aerobic and rhythmic exercises were the most effective to reduce anxiety. The type and duration of exercise did not matter much but the best was 21-30 minutes of aerobic and done for 10 weeks. The results applied to all people- both genders, age, diagnosis or not. Exercise also to help cardiac and psychiatric patients. Unfit and high anxious people had a greater benefit compared to fit and low anxious people. Exercise has similar effects to other forms of non- medicinal treatments such as psychotherapy, relaxation, yoga etc. Self administration don"t need a professional, can exercise yourself at your pace.
