Hi there guys Sorry if its not much of related to the forum
but i belive there are alot of smart mature growns mans here with experience
I'm 29 years old i do belive in god , i belive i do have alot of thoughts about anxiety etc im basically afraid from the anxiety its self and the effects you feel prolly of the lost control ( i was kinda ok untill COVID-19 Came and i was sick , since then i feel more anxious daily)
i dont wanna give up on riding and lose to this i do ride , i ride mostly enduro and a bit of hard enduro
and sometimes if its gets hot and i feel a bit tired or whatever ( i know i have much more power to go)
i kinda start to get anxious i try to live the present and enjoy the ride but for some reason its stronger then me and riding and life is no longer feel fun anymore
im sorry again if its not really realted but i would love to hear some people experiece thoughts what ever comes to youre minds
ty ocne again
A few questions for you:
Outside of riding, how much are you exercising? How much of that is weightlifting? Other questions: if you drink caffeine how much in a day? When are you drinking it? What does your diet look like? How much water, and just plain water, are you drinking in a day? Lastly, how much sleep are you getting a night?
Real anxiety sucks, and the way it can mess with someone's life is terrible. That said, the things I asked about above can have a big impact on some people's anxiety.
Hopefully someone on here can give you a good answer, so you can keep riding!
I'd recommend a book called "Dare" by Barry Mcdonagh.
It's an easy read that very nicely describes some well founded methods for helping with anxiety. You can look it up on Amazon to take a look at it.
You'll be fine!
I suffer from frequent bouts of work related anxiety, but as mentioned by CR92 above, all those things mentioned need to be considered. I have one, maybe 2 cups of coffee first thing in the am when I wake up, then nothing but water, or electrolyte infused water the rest of the day as there is a fine line with too much caffeine for me.
I'm not much of a gym rat, so I get out for a quick walk around the neighborhood, a quick bike ride, or just sit in the backyard in silence and zone out for 15 minutes or so when I feel one coming on. Always helps, but each person is different.
Anxiety and panic attacks are just your brain fucking with you, the real work is not letting it spiral out of control.
hi CR92
so im working 8-5 i go to the gym like 2 days a week
About the caffeine i usally drink 1 cup of milk and coffee in the morning and some times in evening a black coffee no sugar
my diet is lets say i eat some cottage in the morning with the coffee , in the noon i eat sometimes beef or salmon with some salads etc , im 1.73 hieght and 68kg i dont drink coca cola adn those things only water
water i drink atleast 2Liter a day from a bottle Aqua Nova
and sleep some times 5 some times 7-8 because there are days i wake up to work at 5Am and i go sleep at like 23:59 or 23:00
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haha yea i feel you but yet sometimes its so hard
ty god i dident had any panic att for over year or 2 years but its like everyday you just strugle in thinking if it will be happen or like you "getting ready" i feel like this what happend to my body after i had an anxiety after felt sick in the covid-19 i feel like my body or mind idk went this mode and i try to release from it
What kind of job do you have? Is it a physical job, or sedentary? Years ago a mentor told me something that stuck with me: "we're a lot like dogs. If we don't get our walks and exercis in, we're going to be anxious.." Exercise more often than not will help a lot with anxiety. It isn't a 100% guaranteed cover all fix, but it will probably help. If you don't have the ability, or time to go to the gym, I would do exactly what avidchimp said above. Get outside, exert some energy, take in a lot of fresh air.
Caffeine can have a major impact on those with anxiety, too. If I were you, I would stop my caffeine intake at 11am. Caffeine has an interesting effects on the body, especially blood-brain barrier. Some of those are good effects, but one of the bad effects, simply put is this. It can basically tell your brain that the waste build up from your awake hours, isn't there. This build is part of what triggers you feel sleepy, go to sleep, and enter in different sleep stages. Caffeine has up to a 12 hour half life for this effect on your brain. Meaning, it can being pulling you in and out of different sleep stages at night, causing you to not get a fully rested sleep. This lack of rest can have a big impact on your anxiety.
I'm no Doctor, but these are things I help people with a lot in my day to day because of my job, so I hope it helps.
Again, I hope all of this helps you man and I hope something or someone in here gives you something that will keep you on the bike!
ty so much my friend i will defently try to go more to the gym
you recommend to do more power or aerobic?
I would say which ever exercise you'll be able to do consistently, and what you enjoy more. It's a lot harder to do, if you hate doing it.
For me, lifting weights is far more enjoyable than cardio. Others love running, or cycling. None of them are wrong, and all of them are right. Just have the goal to exercise and be consistent. Your goals evolve as you do it longer.
Ok my friend
sometimes i wish i was one of those guys that dont think at all and dont really care and just living the moment and present and not afraid from the anxity itsself
Breathing exercises have done wonders for my anxiety. I use the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Breathe in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds, 4-5min a day. You will get similar positive effects from certain types of Yoga as well.
what times you usally doing it at the evning? and lets say you go next day for a ride and some things that a bit more stress you feel more calm?
You’re not alone. As a believer, you know that God makes no mistakes so when he has wired some of us to have extra sensitivities there is a benefit to it (even though it doesn’t often feel that way). As we grow, sometimes we add to that sensitivity unnecessarily by “learning the wrong lessons.” I would recommend reaching out to a doctor and therapist (a Christian one if you are inclined). It can feel weak asking for help but in reality that’s just the anxiety talking. What can prove disastrous is convincing yourself that you can manhandle mental health on your own. Looks like others have given lots of good Stratford & advice already. Best of luck! Enjoy todays moto’s! It’s a great release!
Lots of well meaning and smart people on here with good advice. Talk to a good therapist bi weekly.
A few have mentioned having coffee in the morning. I had to ween my self off and go with decaf.
For myself, I found that having a cup of coffee right off the bat in the morning set me up for the day starting off feeling too edgy and then that was too easy to carry into the day at times.
This reminds me of one of my favorite inspirational / motivational/ self improvement quotes EVER
“Hey hey hey hey…..Smoke weed everyday.”
Nate Dawg -90’s G’d up Philosophical Genius
I usually like to practice in the mornings right when I get up. I also practice in between motos and sometimes even on the starting line to calm my nerves on race day.
Can I ask where you are from?
Exercise and breathing exercises is what helps the most for me. I Mtm bike and between the exertion and concentrating on the trail, it really brings me back and off the edge. when not biking and feeling anxious I do breathing exercise like mention above. stay positive, it will get better.
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book> "Anxious for nothing" (MacArthur).
Proper balanced diet, exercise, sleep.
Get a good blood test to see if any of your levels are off.
Be careful of any depression/anxiety meds that are prescribed.
Be careful of the media you allow yourself to be exposed to (content and duration).
Dive into God's word every day. Let His truth mold you.
ty so much wonderful people
it really nice to hear more people
You say you believe in God. So maybe try this. Start breathing deep and just saying to yourself over and over God I trust you, God I trust you God I trust you. Has God not taken care of you up to this point in your life he will continue to take care of you. You have nothing to fear. For any of you that find the word God offensive, I Apologize. Just put the word universe or power or whatever you wanna call it in its place. It doesn’t bother me as long as it makes people feel better.
such a smart words tysm
so true man so true
Race some motocross, then the enduro will be much less stress compared.
Also having a routine to put your gear on the same way every time probably helps
Is your anxiety medically managed? Medication, therapy, etc
Medication same pill since i started 10 years ago
honestly in my mind i dont wanna suffer but i also dont wanna count on pills too much anymore i dont wanna suffer again with looking a new pill that fit or idk
i wanna try to cure it from the begining
therapy never went for one
all started when i smoked hash i belive and i had the first anxiety attack i had depression and anxitys attacks for few months and then i took a pill that helped me alot enjoy life again for few years also started belive more in god and then covid-19 got me i felt sick at work and had an anxiety att 2 years ago and since then life changed a bit
If you’re using medication and it’s only sort of working yet you haven’t ever gone to therapy, you should probably start.
I’m not a doctor so take my advice with a grain of salt but the situation seems pretty clear based on what you’ve described. You need coping strategies and behavioral changes to address what you’re experiencing which may work more effectively than any medication, and I like that you said you don’t want to rely on a pill but you need more skills and tools to address your problems.
It sounds like your anxiety affects your life in general, not just in motocross yes?
oh yea no doubt its effects in life ofc , its like i fight to do things even if i was manage to ride and everything but yet its not like i enjoy it anymore
but i know deep inside i love dirt bikes i watch videos 24/7 i love everything about it thats why i dont give up
but when the mental is a bit low i guess its effects you like that
because before covid i took it more seriously start to race a bit local and really enjoy it
i felt like i found everything i need
then covid came had an anxity att and pff
You need anxiety managing medication.
For life anxiety that is inconsistent they will give you some form of a benzo.
For sports anxiety they will prescribe a beta blocker.
propranolol will solve your issues so you can enjoy riding again. It will help you build confidence again and manage it until you can overcome it. See a doctor, describe your symptoms. They will prescribe it.
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