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April 26, 2008, 5:58 pm
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KaraW |
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Exercise, fresh air, and depression |
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I've been suffering from depression for a while now, it started as post-partum depression, and now I think it's just situational/chemical. I've made myself go outside and get fresh air for at least 20 minutes everyday this week, and I've been exercising, and man, what a difference. After a week, I'm feeling like a different person. It's amazing. Now I just hope to keep it up. |
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April 26, 2008, 10:16 pm
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drabble says... |
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I wish that I could share your success, though I am pleased for you, that you have found it. I need something to help me cope right now, and I am thinking that it's going to take something rather stronger than fresh air. |
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April 27, 2008, 12:24 am
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purple says... |
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I am the same way with seasonal depression as well as other stress/depression issues. I find that even making myself go out in the cold while its sunny can help out alot. Its not always fun but you can feel better afterward. |
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April 27, 2008, 3:57 pm
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Picofhlth says... |
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For me some moderate exercise and a breath of fresh air do wonders. I find winters rather difficult when the weather is always lousy and I might not get to be outside doing anything for several consecutive weeks. |
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April 28, 2008, 12:19 am
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KaraW says... |
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Yeah, I think part of it has been the weather this year. It's been unusually grey this year. Just so much darkness. We had a nice day yesterday, and it was amazing what sitting out all afternoon did for my spirits. |
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April 28, 2008, 2:18 am
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Rosetta says... |
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A nice day is always a big pick up, and of course exercise causes the release of endorphins that help to make you feel good as well. So it makes sense, and I hope it continues to work for you. |
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June 6, 2008, 2:45 am
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bubble says... |
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I am so glad to hear that this little change is making you feel better.
I too am suffering from post natal depression and my situation is not helping matters either.
Maybe I will take what you did this week, and do it myself, even if I just sit out in the garden for a while. |
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