Anybody else exercising to control bipolar??

iluvnufoods

I'm putting myself on a strict routine to help manage my mood swings. That means an overhaul of my lifestyle including the addition of medication, a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.

I'd love some encouragement from other polar bears to get things under control!

moogie_fit

Yes! I exercise everyday as it is one thing that I can do constistantly in my life. Every morning at 6 AM. Whether or not I was up at 3 AM or feel like staying in bed past 5 30.

Small steps though are key to success. I have found with bipolar I tend to take an all-or-nothing approach to everything, and that can lead me into excessive manic (exercising and restricting) and depressive (not exercising and binge eating) cycles. Rather eating no matter how I feel a good amount and exercising only 90 minutes daily has been really helpful, with the right meds.

SolanineNightshade

yes...it's difficult but not impossible. for me, i find it hard to exercise because im depressed (even though i know it will help) or my anxiety is kicking my *kitten* that day. I'm an all or nothing person as well so forgetting to do one thing, like packing my meals for the day, can throw me off.

dlamber198632

Huge shout out to everyone living with this,you all doing fantastic