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I know we all pace for several reasons.

I pace when I'm really worried or when I'm in deep thought.

I've always heard that this flow of continous activity actually stimulates brain cell productivity. Is there any truth to this and how so? Also, what other biological and psychological effects do you think arise from pacing?

2007-03-13 08:52:50 · 8 answers · asked by __ 3 in Social Science Psychology

Lol...I love how when you're anticipating something complex, you can overlook the simplest of answers.

An increase of blood flow...so obvious.

2007-03-13 09:01:54 · update #1

I don't think so either deMona (just observing an blatant cause that I missed). That's why I want to hear more answers.

I had forgotten about the tigers oft seen pacing in their cages.

Great answer.

2007-03-13 09:15:50 · update #2

Very interesting, Natural.

Rhythm seems like it plays a large role in the brain. I suppose it would make sense...but I haven't begun to delve into the complexities of it.

2007-03-13 09:23:38 · update #3

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I don't know about other effects, but I know that when I was studying lines for theater and then later for other schoolwork, I would pace. In theater it was easier to say a line and move at the same time because I learned it while moving, but also somehow it was easier to memorize facts from history and spelling words when the paces fell into cadence with what I was memorizing.

2007-03-13 09:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by NaturalPhotos 2 · 0 0

Good! We all have a place to park our bodies when we go deep into ourselves. Pacing sets a rhythm and gets more oxygen to the brain and is safe in that little harm can come while one is away inside doing what the brain and mind do best, find a way to get through all the contradictions to see best the way to fit into it all.

2007-03-13 09:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by JORGE N 7 · 0 0

Note that young children, especially those suffering from neglect or extreme stress, will rock back and forth incessantly, and often become unresponsive to external stimuli? Even in animals, caged for long periods or kept in isolaton, will develop a sort of neurosis, pacing back and forth for long periods. I don't think it's just a matter of increasing blood flow.


edit: also consider how soothing it is to an infant to be rocked in a bassinet or their parent's arms- it goes that far back. curious.

2007-03-13 09:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by Blenderx 2 · 0 0

Even though pacing isn't really "exercise" it might have the same effects. When you exercise, endorphins are released, endorphins are a "feel good" chemical. This might explain why you pace when you're really worried, it's your body's natural reaction to stress, when we're worried/tense our adrenaline increases because of our "fight or flight" response to whatever situation.

2007-03-21 08:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by LuvUrGirl 3 · 0 0

People think better on their feet. Many DJ's are required to be on their feet when they go on air. In some countres, students rock their bodies, as they study. People who pace are certainly not dull witted biologically or psychologically.

2007-03-13 09:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Rae 3 · 0 0

since moveing arround increases blood-flow then it increases blood-flow to the brain. causeing thinking to become faster and easyer.

2007-03-13 09:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by ldsironman 5 · 0 0

pacing pumps more blood into your brain

2007-03-13 08:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by Alex 2 · 0 0

Release.Increase blood flow.Reduce anxiety.Walk it out.

2007-03-13 08:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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