Posted by Julie on April 23, 2000, at 17:30:06
In reply to endorphins!!, posted by allisonm on April 23, 2000, at 17:15:55
When I was severely depressed, and the meds I was taking weren't working at all, I ran 4 miles every day, because it was the only thing that made me feel better. While I was running, I felt slightly better, and for about 10 minutes after I was done, I had a sense of hope, a slight lifting of the dark cloud ... the only time all day. I've been on meds that work for 7 years now, but I keep exercising regularly and plan to do it for the rest of my life. It stil feels good- though not as dramatically different as it did back then! And it gives me a sense of control and of power.
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