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When I'm spun up I try to avoid additional physical exercise as I don't want to have a stroke or a heart attack or something. I'm physically fit and my resting heart rate is in the 48-51bpm region day to day.

Am I completely overthinking this?

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I’m not familiar with the medical evidence, but… why would exercise instigate a cardiac event when anxious? Perhaps if having a panic attack it would be unwise, but I feel like exercise can serve as a distraction or outlet to anxiety and be beneficial on the whole.

Please explain what you mean by spun up.

If we are talking about emotional stress coupled with a slight increase in heart rate, I would not be concerned about doing exercise. Quite the opposite -- I think a quick jog around the block can do wonders.

The key is to be able to do the exercise without bringing additional stress.

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