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  • gerink
    gerink Posts: 50
    I use both meds and exercise to help with the depression. The meds alone don't do it and neither does the exercise by itself. I find that when I really build up a sweat and exercise hard it helps with the attitude. Also, keeping a journel and writing down five positive things about the day has also helped. Just know that you are not alone - add me as a friend if that will help. :flowerforyou:
  • mzjessicab
    mzjessicab Posts: 195 Member
    Have you sought professional help? A counselor (A good one) can help you to cope with the Depression daily.. It affects about 1 out of 5 people so its common. If you are on medication- its most effective when working in conjunction with a therapist to sort out the issues. As medication is a pseudo supplement of hormones that our bodies already produce due to a deficiency, i.e. Serotonin, etc. I wish you the best of luck and much happiness.
  • mzjessicab
    mzjessicab Posts: 195 Member
    I suffer from anxiety and depression as well. Since graduating college and entering the 'real world' both have gotten much worse. I was previously on antidepressants, sleep aids, and I can't even remember what else. It got so bad that I moved halfway across the country to try to get my life under control. Needless to say, the depression and anxiety followed me though it did improve for a short time. I am no longer on meds as my new doctor is pressing me to try other ways of coping. That's part of the reason I am here. She recommended exercise and cutting down on caffeine. I work at a coffee shop so that's been difficult but I'm slowly getting there with both. My main type of exercise is simple walking which I hope will help with the depression as well by forcing me to get out of bed when every step is a struggle. I have good days and bad days. It seems more bad than good.

    Does anyone have any experiences with using exercise to help depression? I don't want to be on several pills a day but in a way life was easier to deal with then. I would love some friends on MFP who are in a similar situation. Add me please.

    Not that today's research can't prove anything, lol, but a significant amount of research has proven that excercise and clean healthy eating boosts the production of 'feel good' hormones and cause an increase in self-esteem and quality of life in majority of cases... I can send you a link to read more about it if you would like.. I have it stored in my Favorites somewhere! LOL...
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