Depression/ anxiety/PTSD and working out
amnankhan
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Is there anyone else suffering from any mental health problems and having a hard time to get themselves moving. I mean I get these depressive episodes where i lock myself in and can't simply can't go out. Honestly my goal isn't the number of calories I burn but it's just to actually get up. I don't know if it's just me or anyone else. If you aren't facing or have faced such situation please add me. So we can motivate each other and probably can also relate to the issues.. TIA
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My depression comes and goes, when it's here it's very bad, but I still make myself go to the gym. Those days I don't focus too much, I just do what I enjoy doing and I find it helps tremendously. Obviously everyone is different though, everyone has their own struggles and things that help them. Hoping yours is manageable x5
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I have PTSD. I've suffered with depression and anxiety related to that and other life circumstances. I also have Fibromyalgia which causes a lot of pain, fatigue, and dark feelings due to it. I find exercise to be the very best thing I can do for these issues. This is something I can control. Diet and exercise are the two things in my life I have complete control over. I get out a lot of my stress, the endorphins make me feel better, and I have a sense of accomplishment no matter what.
My mom has just found out she has cancer and it's very bad. My father, and both my aging in laws are having serious health problems, and I'm really the one who has to help them all the most. My husband is going through a crisis of his own, my kids are going through things and I'm facing something else that is triggering my PTSD like crazy. Yet, I'm still losing because I control my intake and turn to exercise to relieve my stress and make certain that I'm taking the time to care for myself as well.
It took several weeks of learning to "just do it anyway, whether you feel like it or not" to start truly feeling great when I worked out. I went from whining and not wanting to go to the gym (but I did), to being anxious to get there and get going.
Everyone is different, but this has been a life changer for me. If I hadn't been on this journey when everything came to a head, I don't know if I'd be able to cope right now at all.7 -
I do! Anxiety often makes me feel ill in addition to fatigue & low motivation, so it's very difficult. I'm having some success with recognizing I'm going to have days I can't take care of my health. Using tips for people with executive dysfunction has helped a lot too. Still searching for that magical spoon granting technique!2
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My depression comes and goes, when it's here it's very bad, but I still make myself go to the gym. Those days I don't focus too much, I just do what I enjoy doing and I find it helps tremendously. Obviously everyone is different though, everyone has their own struggles and things that help them. Hoping yours is manageable x
I actually try very hard to at least go for a walk if not running and then I end up having a good run. But there are days you know complete lock down ones. I hope it will change with time. I'm glad this works for you though. Keep going!
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MissusMoon wrote: »I have PTSD. going.....
Everyone is different, but this has been a life changer for me. If I hadn't been on this journey when everything came to a head, I don't know if I'd be able to cope right now at all.
I'm so sorry you're going through so much! And it's really impressive the way you're not letting things stop you or demotivate you I think I'll eventually get there too ! Thanks for sharing. It helps! Good wishes coming your way xx
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mrbumblepants wrote: »I do! Anxiety often makes me feel ill in addition to fatigue & low motivation, so it's very difficult. I'm having some success with recognizing I'm going to have days I can't take care of my health. Using tips for people with executive dysfunction has helped a lot too. Still searching for that magical spoon granting technique!
I know right! It's terrible specially the lock down days I like to call them I can't even step outside i had to quit my job because some days were so bad I just couldn't go !! I swear these issues are as real as getting your leg fractured or something. Anyways despite the bad days I'm trying to keep going... Not giving up!2 -
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Is there anyone else suffering from any mental health problems and having a hard time to get themselves moving. I mean I get these depressive episodes where i lock myself in and can't simply can't go out. Honestly my goal isn't the number of calories I burn but it's just to actually get up. I don't know if it's just me or anyone else. If you aren't facing or have faced such situation please add me. So we can motivate each other and probably can also relate to the issues.. TIA
I'm there right now. Had change in mood stabilizers and tapered my depression meds down. Don't want to hurt anyone so that's good but locking self in not going to gym. Craving carbs. That's me.1 -
I've been trying to get motivated for months. Hard to get there. My first real attempt is tomorrow morning. Wish me luck that I have the strength to exercise before going to work5
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You've got this @ejohnsontn!2
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ejohnsontn wrote: »I've been trying to get motivated for months. Hard to get there. My first real attempt is tomorrow morning. Wish me luck that I have the strength to exercise before going to work
U got this! You will attack the day and do it!1 -
Is there anyone else suffering from any mental health problems and having a hard time to get themselves moving. I mean I get these depressive episodes where i lock myself in and can't simply can't go out. Honestly my goal isn't the number of calories I burn but it's just to actually get up. I don't know if it's just me or anyone else. If you aren't facing or have faced such situation please add me. So we can motivate each other and probably can also relate to the issues.. TIA
Yes I have all three of these conditions and agoraphobia where I'm afraid to go out.i just started exercise this week.2 -
My fiance and I both suffer from depression and anxiety. He too has PTSD from the Navy. We both are having a hard time with motivation him especially. I am trying my best to help him. We both want to get healthy .2
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I also have anxiety and depression and its hard for me to concentrate on reaching my fitness goals. I just want to lose the weight, but its just so hard when I have mental problems sometimes. But I refuse to give up!3
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Last time my depression hit me, I just binge watched some Netflix on my stationary bike. Best $100 I've ever spent... when you just want to watch some TV, there's really no excuse not to hop on the bike and burn some calories while you do it. Plus the endorphins can help (well, supposedly).2
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I've been going through this for the last month. Not working out. Not eating right. My weight is staying the same, and I can barely get out of bed. Been a long time since I've been this depressed. I hope it levels out soon.3
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My depressive episodes are exactly the opposite--the only thing I want to do is work out because it makes me feel like I'm in control of losing weight, and if I lose all my weight I'll be happy, right? (sarcasm)
Are you currently under a doctor's care for your depression?1 -
I've been going through this for the last month. Not working out. Not eating right. My weight is staying the same, and I can barely get out of bed. Been a long time since I've been this depressed. I hope it levels out soon.
Honestly last time it happened to me (a month ago... horrible PMS), I lost weight because I had no appetite at all. I guess that was the silver lining...0 -
My fiance and I both suffer from depression and anxiety. He too has PTSD from the Navy. We both are having a hard time with motivation him especially. I am trying my best to help him. We both want to get healthy .
PTSD is a b*"'&. It makes u scared to try anything. I pulled away from the gym due to lack of motivation. I workout at home instead right now.maybe he can do that
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I was diagnosed with PTSD and social anxiety when I had my son three years ago. Was the hardest thing I had ever gone through. Three years on and I have finally been weaned off my Fluoxetine and starting to feel like 'me' again x2
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When I have depression I do a short work out. Mentally if I think it's going to be long then I have a hard time doing it. If I'm anxious I do extra cardio those days cause I feel better after. What I find works for me is waking up early and working out because if not I'll make excuses.2
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I have *cough, cough*
Borderline Personality Disorder, major depression disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder.
Some days, I'm motivated, some days I want to hide and forget life exists. I try to focus one day at a time. Commit to that and then try and have the bravery to do the same the next day. I've lost 110 lbs, some days were up and others were down. Just keep looking forward7 -
I've never gone in the community tab here before, but this is a post I actually wanted to see. I have a number of issues too, side effects from all of it being gaining a poop-ton of weight, starvation, and just always feeling like nothing is worth it. I've chosen to stay unmedicated, but the depression and anxiety and phobias really get me sometimes.
I find what helps me get up is having and Wii Fit and Just Dance. If I can at least get up and step on that balance board for a weigh-in and age test, I've had a good day. My biggest problem is finding motivation to eat and cook...Since we moved in July, I haven't had the motivation to do what I love to do, which means more calories from eating out and less moving at home and more feelings of worthlessness.
My partner isn't super motivating all the time. And I'm in university so I feel like I'm wasting time exercising when I have studying, but then I don't study either and I get depressed and lay in bed all day. Trying to get motivation to go to the gym alone and do some reading but I'm too anxious. Depression is hard. If I can at least move a little and get 5000 steps, I've had a good day!3
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