Anxiety and Depression

exercise is important, nice kitty

Exercise always helps me to feel better when I'm really anxious. When I'm in a depressive episode however, the struggle of even motivating myself to do something is real. I'm always glad I worked out though when I'm done.

Hey! I like the pun- the unintentional ones ares the best! But I know exactly where you're coming from. Feel free to add me for support- I've been lurking here for aaaages, but decided maybe the reason I haven't succeeded yet is because I'm not making the most of the MFP support network. I have both anxiety & depression. Workouts always make me feel better, but getting the motivation to do it is so hard- and sometimes I start a workout and just end up stopping five minutes in because my head tells me it's pointless...but I'm determined I will get there, and you can too! Walking is a fantastic exercise. You can do it, we all can! Starting small leads to big things

my boyfriend and I notice our moods improve when we cut out alcohol (or stick to 1-2 drinks when we do drink) and stick to exercise. We like the treadmill/elliptical machines mainly because along with depression and anxiety, we both have temper issues, so I take out stress on the treadmill. Hiking in the woods for a few hours also helps my mood.

In the same boat! Medication has helped a great deal but the endorphins from a good cardio workout really changes my day! Anyone please feel free to add me! It's nice to have a support team of people who are working through the same stuff!

Super bad anxiety, depression since I was 13...I have weight to loose and I am having the worst time and my depression is really making it difficult. I don't have much advice to give because I'm obviously not doing so great myself

I've struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember but didn't realize it was a real issue for me until grad school. I finally went on medication for it last year & it helped a little too much, making me lethargic & literally give no f*cks about anything. I ended up gaining back the 30lbs I had lost. I finally got my dosage adjusted in December and am feeling great now. My anxiety is under control but I care about my school work and my health again, yay! Feel free to add me.

Mine set in as a result of a head injury. Not cool. Exercise helps but I like not dealing with my triggers even better. Losing weight has helped too.

I've been on Fluoxetine continuously for the past three years and the journey to a better physique is pretty much my only avenue for self-esteem, although I still hate myself for not being ripped enough for the modern dating standard. One day after the next, I guess...

I've been bipolar 2 all my life but was diagnosed about 2.5 years ago after being treated unsuccessfully for major depression for two years. In the process I went from 58kg to 78.6kg. I try to keep below 1,200 calories per day but exercise is impossible. I have a treadmill but washing and brushing my teeth is a challenge. Daily exercise is pipe dream.

Whodat8383 wrote: »

Anyone who wants to be friends/offer suggestions? Exercise (& medication) makes me feel better. I have a LONG road ahead. I've mostly been walking, just the last few weeks.

I would love to form a support system with you. I too have been trying to stick to a 1200 calorie diet. I am successful about 40% of the time. Journaling my food intake is humbling and has started to make me think before I stuff something in. Exercise is another story. I need a kick in the butt to get started. We can encourage each other toward a healthy physical life style. Hey it may improve our mental illnesses?

ssernst wrote: »

I also struggle with depression and anxiety as a result of bipolar II. Medication is a necessity for me but I have had a hard time staying with an exercise routine.

Please feel free to add me; I am happy to support and can use some myself

Anxiety and depression here. Struggling to find the energy to stick with workout program.