We all know it and every doctor will tell us that exercise is good for us. And if we suffer from depression exercise is really, really good for us and plays a major part in managing depression successfully.
Research has shown that physical activity has the same effect as antidepressants. Getting the heart pumping and moving those muscles stimulates neurotransmitters in our brain to produce serotonin, an endorphin that makes us feel good. It is nature’s antidepressant. It works instantly and guaranteed every time you feel down. And exercise, unlike antidepressants, has no negative side effects.
I’ve tested it time and time again. Whenever my mood seemed to sink I hit the gym and after about 10 to 15 minutes I started feeling better again. I’ve also noticed that the harder I work out the faster my mood improves. Now I’ve incorporated a visit to the gym in my daily routine. I work out about five days a week for about an hour. I do a combination of cardiovascular and strength training exercises to build muscles (as you can see from the pictures). The result is that my depression only rarely surfaces. I am more able to deal with the daily stresses and am more relaxed and calm. Exercise has allowed me to reduce my medication by 50% and I am working at bringing that down even further. Apart from improving my emotional wellbeing I have toned my body, kept my weight at a healthy level and improved my overall physical health and appearance, which again makes me feel better about myself. Today I am fitter and more confident than I was at any stage of my life.
Now you don’t have to become a gym-junkie to test this theory. Starting off with a regular walk in the neighbourhood for at least 30 minutes a day will already have a positive impact. If you take your kids and/or your dog with you it will be more interesting and you’ll spend some quality time with the kids and the dog will happy too. Once you’ve established a routine you can take it up a notch.
It is not surprising that with the alarming increase in body weight and obesity, the occurrence of depression has also skyrocketed at the same time.
3 comments:
I agree totally with your stress relief by using the gym or exersise for good mental health . It not only helps with weight but also gives that special and important "me" time that in this busy world of doing everything for every one else helps you keep track of looking after youself .Well Done terry THis is a great site
Regards Jasmine RN
Good post.
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