Thread: Lack of exercise

Even though I understand intellectually that exercise will help when I'm depressed, when I'm deeply depressed I sometimes still just can't seem to do it. If I get really bad I have to fight with myself to even brush my teeth or take a shower.

Completely understandable. Depression keeps you tied down. You may want to find a workout partner, that should help.

The first counselor I ever had over 15 years ago told me that exercise would help reduce stress. Therefore, I decided to start becoming more active. Fortunately then I lost weight too because I had to walk to and from classes when in college. I still feel quite a bit better after a nice walk. It may not always pull me out when I am hitting bottom but it does improve my feelings about myself considerably and I like that "natural high."

Yes, this is partly true. But I guess it all goes down to one thing - how you motivate yourself. If you are not motivated enough to get some exercise, then you are most likely to just stay at your bed and eat all day.

Definatley true that excersize helps.Even if it's just stomping/dancing around your bedroom to the radio when you feel angry or whatever.Excersize helps me...express myself and any negative emotions.Stay strong everyone xo