Greetings Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Just come back from hospital where I had my blood pressure checked. It appeared normal and the doctor proceeded to talk to me about why I might be feeling bad (slightly dizzy, weak, changes in awareness). His consensus was prolonged exposure to stress, but not the type where someone annoys you or something inconvenient happens, but long time exposure that has time to sink in. I don't feel that way, but the way this guy read me as I walked into his office was so unsettlingly accurate, I'm willing to think this over (pretty sure he was a psychologist). He said that stress generates adrenaline and the reason one can feel the way I do is because there is adrenaline in my veins which isn't being disposed of by physical activity. I told him I ride trials, do martial arts and motorsports but he seemed to think that this is not going to be a cure since all these sports generate adrenaline in the process. I was told to take up jogging or running as a form of relieving stress and just practice until I'm too tired to move. Has anyone got any experience with the above and can confirm or deny this train of thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Jesus man, hope you feel better soon, if it's more adrenaline you need, why not try sky diving/ bungee jumping. or have i miss understood the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 It's the opposite, some exercise that doesn't make adrenalin, that he needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 As I understand it, what your doctor is trying to explain to you is that adrenalin is caused by things that get your blood pumping due to physical activity but also scare you, creating more adrenalin. It's pretty common for people who (myself included) spend a lot of time in a state of high physical pressure but also fear. What the doc is saying is right, but it doesn't have to be drastic lifestyle change; going for a good 20-30 minute walk every day can usually be enough to burn off the excess adrenalin in your system. The real issues I've seen come from when people do these high pressure sports, but then go and spend the rest of the day driving/in front of a computer/doing menial tasks, etc, etc. But it differs from person to person, so I could be some way off. It's one of those science's that isn't really an exact science. I know exactly what you're feeling, but it just can sometimes take a while to find a routine that works. On another note, upping the serotonin levels can obviously help (exposure to sunshine, sexual intercourse, personal achievement, vitamin D, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 As I understand it, what your doctor is trying to explain to you is that adrenalin is caused by things that get your blood pumping due to physical activity but also scare you, creating more adrenalin. It's pretty common for people who (myself included) spend a lot of time in a state of high physical pressure but also fear. What the doc is saying is right, but it doesn't have to be drastic lifestyle change; going for a good 20-30 minute walk every day can usually be enough to burn off the excess adrenalin in your system. The real issues I've seen come from when people do these high pressure sports, but then go and spend the rest of the day driving/in front of a computer/doing menial tasks, etc, etc. But it differs from person to person, so I could be some way off. It's one of those science's that isn't really an exact science. I know exactly what you're feeling, but it just can sometimes take a while to find a routine that works. On another note, upping the serotonin levels can obviously help (exposure to sunshine, sexual intercourse, personal achievement, vitamin D, etc). Cheers. Not planning on doing anything drastic, just need to find something new that works as you say. Happy to hear some confirmation for what I've been told by the doctor. It's making more and more sense, yesterday's condition was definitely induced by a stressor, today I started feeling dizzy and unpleasant after getting really pissed off standing for half an hour in a traffic jam, trying to negotiate a marathon. Looking through various activities, wondering if getting a punching bag wouldn't be a good idea. MA doesn't seem to help me feel any better, if anything I've noticed recently that it makes me feel worse. But that's because we spar a lot, whereas if I were to just practice techniques at home, it could be a good way of venting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Running, jogging would be a good stress reliever. Works for me anyway. Ive never done it myself, but maybe something like Yoga would be ideal? Calm, stress free, relaxing, and good for you at the same time? Minimal effort too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Running, jogging would be a good stress reliever. Works for me anyway. Ive never done it myself, but maybe something like Yoga would be ideal? Calm, stress free, relaxing, and good for you at the same time? Minimal effort too Might aswell meditate to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 To enlightenment? Practicing techniques calmly would help. MA is about control, being able to execute your techniques calmly is a great skill and benefit. Practicing your kicking really slow helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well said, ordered a bag this morning. Should arrive tomorrow. Not convinced by Yoga, I'm sure it's good for you etc. since it has a long standing "tradition" but it's just not the type of thing I'm interested in. Upshot of going jogging yesterday is that I'm now at home with a cold. My immune system is a joke. So I'll probably have to limit myself to the punching bag over the winter which I'm quite looking forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So long as you're punching it calmly, it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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