Posted by Bob on August 6, 2006, at 14:48:15 [reposted on August 8, 2006, at 11:07:10 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Exercise and depression, posted by Crazy Horse on August 6, 2006, at 11:54:19
> I even notice when i exercise my meds work better. Exercise is just plain good for you..it's that simple. Especially when one has depressive/mental disorders. Endorphins and other "feel good" chemicals are released during and after exercise that have a positive effect on mood.
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> The biggest problem i have w/exercise is when i go into see my pdoc feeling HORRIBLE/DEEPLY DEPRESSED and he asks me to exercise. Yea, like i Fu*kin' feel life exercising when i can barely get out of bed. Even though, i know this is when i need it the most!
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> MJI can honestly say that my p-doc has never told me to exercise - I wonder if he knows something we don't. I have however had many friends and relati ves tell me to exercise, take vitamins, do accupuncture, or go on a special diet like absolutely no suger, or all vegetables. Then when I balk, I'm like the recalcitrant lazy patient who doesn't know if it would have helped 'cause I didn't try it. I know I'm a little defensive, but if there's one thing that bothers me, it's someone making a casual suggestion about a treatment that is often quite difficult to implement.
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