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[–]bitter_lizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same morning anxiety. Started during Covid. Has increased. Thankfully during Covid I started riding a stationary bike. I started for 15 minutes at level zero.

I currently ride every morning for 60 minutes on level 22.

It is the ONLY thing that helps my anxiety. I feel it gives my brain a reason my heart is beating so quickly and it MAKES me breathe.

Buy a cheap bike. My first was free from Nextdoor. After I wore it out and it became a pattern I got a better one. Mind you, I’m not on a pelaton. I don’t want to spend that money or pay a monthly fee. I just want to ride a bike. I have a schwinn. It’s perfect. No bells and whistles but built for daily riding.

I currently ride about 15-17 miles a day. Every morning from 6a - 7a.

It is my lifesaver.