Depression & Exercise

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  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
    I have struggled greatly with depression and bulimia. Treatment is essential for some. But I also read Romans 12:3 and it speaks of “renewing your mind” and that triggered something - I need to actively participate in treatment and progression. There are several habits I do, activities I do to renew my mind, to capture my thoughts, to fight the beast. Exercise has greatly helped. Mindfulness, awareness, consideration of consequences and cause and effect. It is paramount to not be entrapped by stressors. It’s so important to build a fortress in my mind to defend against allowing negative thoughts slip through and take a stand.
  • caliallie2
    caliallie2 Posts: 19 Member
    High fives to all those dealing with any mental health issues,and fighting to be in charge of their destiny. All for medication as long as,its,being monitored but definitely hand in hand,with lifestyle changes. Exercise is so important for deprezsion as well as bp and anxiety. Just need to finfmd the right fit. Gym is my thing but on dats yiure not feeling it, go for a brisk walk outside. Sun is important as well. Try dance or skating bicycling or all of the above. Track on a calendar to keep you motivated. Thinking exercise,as a treat rathercthsn a dutyvand it changes the picture.
  • yogagirlT
    yogagirlT Posts: 91 Member
    If you have never walked in a person's shoes then you will never fully understand so I agree that is incredibly rude and insensitive to judge people.

    While I am not on medication, I have experienced depression on and off during my life and after my hysterectomy 5 years ago I started to have perimenopausal mood swings, depression and anxiety (HRT helped a lot).

    I recommend looking into yoga, Tai chi or even a meditation class or look for videos online. My yoga and meditation have been my saving grace and I walk/hike with a friend.

    Sending you a big virtual hug. My aunt has suffered from clinical depression for years and it has been very rough on the family/my relatives. I hope you have a strong support system and friends and family you can lean on.
  • shadowofender
    shadowofender Posts: 786 Member
    Like others have said, the hardest part is getting back into a habit with it. I always feel better when I'm consistently working out. I may not be on meds right now, but I do see a therapist every other week; but even with that, the workouts help. However, it's not just as easy as getting up and doing it, or everyone would have a great routine constantly.

    I find that if I not only plan my workouts when I look at my week as a whole, but also write them down at the beginning of the week, and the night before when I'm visualizing my next day, I am so much more likely to do it. If I plan it twice, it usually sticks. Even when I'm having bad flares of the anxiety or whatnot.

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