Posted by Emme_v2 on April 17, 2012, at 6:21:51
In reply to How many people here Exercise?, posted by huxley on April 17, 2012, at 6:08:32
> As a form of treatment and do you find it effective?
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> An interesting story. I got off all my meds.
> Pristiq, Lactimal, Zyprexa, Provigil.
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> I get up and exercise every morning at 6 oclock for an hour and eat healthily.
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> On drugs I would rate my mwntal state as 1/10. Would have been happy to die.
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> Now off everything, 2 years later I would rate it 6-7 out of 10. I am always prone to depression and anxiety but I believe my lifestyle keeps it at bay and I manage it.
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> Infact I would rate it higher if it wasn't for the long term damage that I believe (cant prove) these meds have done to me.
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> Not preaching to you for those that meds do work. I'm sure that what works for me does not work for everyone. But Something to keep in mind.
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> My Meds were in fact making my life horrible.That is great that you are feeling decent. Unfortunately, vigorous exercise and clean living never put even a tiny dent in my depression. My brother says it's the same for him. I do it for the many other benefits, though. On the plus side, my meds are helpful.
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