Posted by Maximus on August 6, 2006, at 19:26:27 [reposted on August 8, 2006, at 11:07:11 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Exercise and depression » Maximus, posted by linkadge on August 6, 2006, at 16:48:26
> Thats not really it at all. People tend to remember things that appeal to them. I enjoy exercising, and so when a particular abstract comes along detaling some research in the area, I tend to remember it.
Very good, indeeded. I sincerely wish that you continue your "program" if you're able to pursue it.
> That simply not true. There have been many studies that have demonstrated a significant antidepressant effect of exercising. This one, for instance, found exercise to be superior in the long run (no pun intended) to zoloft.
>Studies, studies, bah, i know this one by heart... You trust exercises more than Zoloft. That's correct, why not. But for the vast majority ,exercises bring only a small improvement. Period.
Now read it.
In spite my condition (sometimes very bad), i have been coaching both a hockey team and a Soccer team for over 20 years. Surprise? I have seen many many people in sports. They tend to trust me. So i have been aware of many intimate things. Exercise has never been sufficient/effective by itself to relieve depression. Never. In general, both drugs and sports are needed.
Now, that is the real world, not studies or utopic hope.
Bye.
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