Working out and depression

[Izthewiz]

Not sure anyone here ever ponders About exercise and depression.
But it seems like hitting the weights or jujitsu has helped kick depression from creeping up.
This a.m. I didnt really want to get out of bed its cold outside but went to jujitsu and got beat up for an hour.
I feel mentally better my body is sore before work but I feel mentally better.
Anyone in the same boat with exercise to get happiness in place?

 

[Footballmadness2019]

Over the last 6 months I've been anxious and really down I still am but recently I bought a punching bag so everytime I feel down or anxious I just go and skip or throw down with the bag and let the panic out it feels amazing

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[TruthHurts]

Not sure anyone here ever ponders About exercise and depression.
But it seems like hitting the weights or jujitsu has helped kick depression from creeping up.
This a.m. I didnt really want to get out of bed its cold outside but went to jujitsu and got beat up for an hour.
I feel mentally better my body is sore before work but I feel mentally better.
Anyone in the same boat with exercise to get happiness in place?

I exercise 5 to 7 days a week it helps. When I was younger I remember doing it to be noticed now I just do it for myself. It's something that I highly recommend, overall exercise is one of the best things you can do to help maintain mental health and physical health.

Over the last 6 months I've been anxious and really down I still am but recently I bought a punching bag so everytime I feel down or anxious I just go and skip or throw down with the bag and let the panic out it feels amazing

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Push ups are great also when I get anxiety i'll go outside and start doing push ups. I do 6 sets of 25 push ups after that my mind is more focused and my body is a little more tired and ready to relax haha ..... the best part about push ups is no equipment needed and you can do them anywhere.

 

[He Man]

I've always been big into sports & exercise, etc. Everybody is different, but there's no question (for myself), that exercise has improved my mental well being..
I'm paraphrasing here, but I've read that exercise (highs) consistently replicates/equals the benefits of anti-depressants & anti-anxiety meds. I understand not everyone can exercise, but I encourage ppl to research the comparison between healing with regular exercise vs medication. If nothing else, working out is a good supplement to meds.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

When I'm depressed, I often find performing physical exercise, such as walking and running, as something that makes me feel happier for a while. The reason is because exercise boosts certain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain, giving me what's called the runner's high.

It doesn't always work for me. But it does work for me much of the time.

 

[Mini14]

When I'm depressed, I often find performing physical exercise, such as walking and running, as something that makes me feel happier for a while. The reason is because exercise boosts certain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain, giving me what's called the runner's high.

It doesn't always work for me. But it does work for me much of the time.

Hmm, this actually might help me because of the situation I am in. (Bad back, so no heavy lifting or sit ups). But, oddly- as bad as my back is, leg lifts&pushups dont hurt. I might try some later- its been awhile, heh.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

Good luck with this, Mini14. I hope it makes you feel better. But be careful since you have a bad back.