Do any of you do regular exercise and does it help for you?

gustavofring

gustavofring

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I just had one of my really really bad moments of being fed up with thoughts and emotions and feeling depressed and decided I would just go for a run in the dark.
It felt liberating and I'm even in the mood for life/people again as sad as that sounds.

I don't know if it's some chemical thing or a distraction of the mind but I feel so much better now and I think I will make this a daily thing to keep this positive feeling intact. Of course exercise is one of the most cliché and obvious remedies against depression/anxiety but I wonder if any of you experience the same during exercise or if you somehow feel restrained because of SA to go sporting?
 
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Apotheosis

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I do, and though I'm still pretty well ****ed in the head, it's helped more than any pill or therapist ever has.

If nothing else, I'm at least confident in my body and physical ability.

Edit: Though I fear I might be 'that guy' who takes every opportunity to take his shirt off or get naked.

Edit2: I just like the breeze! I promise!
 
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gustavofring

gustavofring

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Apotheosis said:
I do, and though I'm still pretty well ****ed in the head, it's helped more than any pill or therapist ever has.

If nothing else, I'm at least confident in my body and physical ability.

Edit: Though I fear I might be 'that guy' who takes every opportunity to take his shirt off or get naked.

Edit2: I just like the breeze! I promise!
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Lol, I think everyone should be allowed to be 'that guy'. It's a good feeling and if you worked hard for it, why not. As long as you don't push it to Matthew Mcconaughey-levels of vanity you should be okay.
 
OceanMist

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I've been a jogger for a while, since high school at least. Jogging is the best method to help with depression that doesn't give you a hangover. I also lift weights and do push ups which help but not as much as jogging.

What I hate, though, is when people think it's the "cure" to depression and anxiety. I used to dream that having that long run would make me want to be around people but it never did.

I just remember this guy telling me, you know why you are so depressed? Cuz you don't exercise enough. Then i started running every day and guess what? I was still depressed. The running may take a little edge off, but it's not going to fix you.

I am happy that it's going to start warming up again so I can get back out there and jog. I'd say getting outside is very important for depression too. That sunlight really matters.
 
WeirdyMcGee

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I ran all last summer, 5-6 days a week early early morning (3-4am) 8-16k.

I don't remember feeling different looking back but I think I had more energy and had an easier time sleeping.
My mood was about the same, though.
 
Blandy

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yep, running and cycling are both really good for you, just being outside especially when its sunny will make u feel alot better, i go on bike rides about 3 times a week and i enjoy it, its better if u have a ipod or something to listen to though :)
 
Nanita

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Yes. Running, going for walks on the beach or the forest, doing yoga once in a while. It gives me better energy and better sleep, and changes the mood a little bit I guess.
 
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Kinetik

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Apotheosis said:
Edit: Though I fear I might be 'that guy' who takes every opportunity to take his shirt off or get naked.
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Haha, same for me. I work on my body but there's rarely an opportunity to take my shirt off without looking like a douchebag, so I never really do. I have a sort of private vanity going on though, so I doubt I'd be ostentatious even if I could get away with it. As long as I think I look decent, that's good enough for me.

As far as it helping, I suppose it has to a degree. I definitely feel more confident in certain areas of my life as a result. It's something you have complete control over, and that can be a very pleasant thing when you've felt powerless in the past.

I think regarding depression and anxiety, your best bet is probably good old fashioned outdoor cardio.
 
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bsammy

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yeah i run or lift weights every day and it helps boost my mood for a few hours tops.it is in no way even close to a cure for sa or depression.my workouts have to be quite intense for there to be benefit as well and i admit it gets harder and harder to push myself to that degree the older i get.
 
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Fembot

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When I exercise regularly, it improves my mood and helps me sleep better. It also makes me feel more confident and health conscious, because I can keep track of my progress and see improvement.
 
9407

9407

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I lift weights and go for walks. I also get exercise for gym class, which is twice a week.
 
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DancingDann

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I try to do some exercise 3 or 4 times a week. I blast my favourite tunes from the 80s and really get into it. It really makes you feel happier. Especially if you have music on that you really love.
 
MaliceInWickedland

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For the past few years I've had a very nasty habit of yo-yo exercising (exercising for a few days and then stopping for a while, start exercising again, stop, and vice versa) and started exercising diligently again a few weeks ago. Exercising is definitely good for you and you feel a difference when you do it again after so long but I personally don't feel any difference emotion-wise after exercising. All I feel is sweaty stickiness and fatigue.
 
vexatiousmind

vexatiousmind

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I always feel really good right after I work out.
And If I do it regularly my overall mood and confidence goes up!

:D Plus, it makes you look better
 
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Etbow23

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Don't really do enough because of issues I have. But I find that for now, gentle exercise can be very therapeutic. I might go for walks in the woods with my dogs or go to a swimming pool
 
MrJones

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I did a lot of exercice regularly for many years and it never made me feel better at all.
Now I do nothing because the few I started to do it again, even trying for months, regularly, never made me feel any better.
I guess I don't even have the energy to do it.

But I know mine can be an isolated case. Afterall I'm a freak, for normal people it works.
 
Azael

Azael

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Back in the day when I had time to do things I did exercise and it was greatly improving my life. I had an outlet for my frustrations and mentally I felt much more at ease. I even started sleeping better!
 
totoro

totoro

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My mood improves right after but it is temporary. I want to exercise more regularly but it can be hard to find the motivation some days especially in winter.
 
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