Posted by missinglynxx on February 10, 2003, at 17:20:33
In reply to Re: Weightlifting and anti-depression!, posted by cybercafe on February 9, 2003, at 16:57:56
> > I just had my first BIG workout this morning on ABILIFY. I definately think I wasnt as strong as I was Prior to taking this medication, Maybe I just had too long a layoff
> >
> > Has anyone found their exericise/weightlifing routine has been improved by a medication?
> > If so, which one did you find helpful for strength gains/muscle gains? Are most of these drugs side effects supposed to be mild?
> > I mean doing Heavy duty exericise is hard enuff,I wont allow myself to take a drug that ruins my workouts.
> > Maybe Ill be optimistic and not JUDGE the abilify so hard on this workout thing, its so confusing, I enjoy my gym.
>
> antidepressants such as paxil and parnate really helped
>
> but obviously when you're not depressed you're going to have more energy right?
Very True Cybercafe... I think Depression weakens your love of sports and Incentive to improve yourself, even if its just physical appearance.
How is your fitness routine doing on your currrent medication?
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