One year ago, I completed my first triathlon. It was a huge feat for me, considering that I had previously thought that the farthest a person could conceivably run was one mile. I participated in the same event for the second time yesterday. In 2012, my time was 1:15:15. In 2013, I finished in 1:06:29. I am very proud of my improvement.
Normally, I do the bike and run phases of triathlons with my cell phone in my pocket. My phone is a security blanket for me. I'm not comfortable unless I have it with me because I like to feel that I can call someone (anyone!) in case I have a panic attack.
Yesterday though, it was raining. My fear of ruining my iPhone by having it out in the rain trumped my fear of having a panic attack and not being able to call anyone. Therefore, I left my phone with Boyfriend at the finish line.
I finished. I beat my time from last year. I didn't have my cell phone. And I didn't have a panic attack.
When I'm not doing triathlons, I just run without the swimming and biking part. I also ride horses, and do a bit of yoga. Here is a great anxiety relieving yoga video. It is short and sweet, but I have found it to be highly effective.
So, my fellow anxiety sufferers...if you're going through a tough time, obviously take your meds and go to therapy. But also get off the couch!
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