Posted by Chris O on August 14, 2008, at 15:59:12
In reply to Re: Peter Kramer debunks exercise, CBT, posted by linkadge on August 13, 2008, at 20:38:06
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I think everyone is different in terms of how much exercise can benefit their mental health. For some, perhaps continuous exercise is the magic bullet. For others, maybe not.
I resisted taking medication for most of my 20s and 30s despite a horrible anxiety disorder. I was in the best shape of my life in my 20s. I regularly did 10K runs, did some biathalons, rode my bike on a couple 500 mile trips. Yet, during all of that, I was still having massive anxiety and panic. Sure, there was some benefit. The exercise maybe took a five percent edge off my anxiety. But it was never able to do much of anything else. I wish to god it was different for me. I've also tried every type natural supplement/treatment out there. I can ride my bike 10 miles a day for months on end and still only get a mild benefit today. The only thing (regretfully) that has had a significant impact on my anxiety (and depression) is antidepressant medication.
Chris
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