Comments on: What Exercise Is Effective At Lifting Depression And How Often Should You Do It?

By: Naahmah

Naahmah — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:54:07 +0000

i think something as simple as a vigorous walk for half hour every day would help. if you’re more motivated than i am, maybe a run. just getting your heart rate up and going on a fairly regular schedule should help. plus, once you start, you might find that a longer walk or run is fun and be in great shape too!

By: Maria S ©

Maria S © — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:13:52 +0000

Take up dance. It is great to get rid of depression! Something like Tap, Jazz or Contempary, I suggest. Dance any way you feel like and it feels best.

By: Roxy.

Roxy. — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:57:26 +0000

I suffer on and off with bouts of Depression, I do find a good 45 – 50 mins general work out at the gym helps. Try signing up at your local gym… especially if it has pool and sauna etc…. Good work out then relaxing swim and sauna… seems to help me…. not sure why I just feel a little better.

By: Ms_S

Ms_S — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:57:39 +0000

I always found my line dancing classes a great depression lifter.

By: Christine B

Christine B — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:42:21 +0000

Is the pill keeping your hormones more under control or is it making it worse?
1) If it is making it worse I suggest talking to your doctor to talk about other contraceptives
2) If it is helping it, perhaps you should talk to your doctor about a different brand of pill that perhaps is more effective for controlling your hormones.
All physical forms of exercise is great for helping depression, in the science sense it releases endorphins into your blood stream which is a natural happy drug. Perhaps you could join a local team of something, or engage in a friendly team sport with friends once a week. Tennis is good because you only need one person! Or squash, raquet ball. Because team sport gives you the aspect of competition and gives you goals to work to and a sense of accomplishment.
Also try keeping a diary and write when you are specifically depressed, that will help you pin point what other things make your depression worse.
I saw on Oprah that another good idea is to write down 5 things everyday that you are happy and grateful for. That will help put things in perspective!!
Good luck.

By: CLICKHER

CLICKHER — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:26:44 +0000

Yoga is great for clearing the mind and “centering” yourself. But really any and all exercise is good for depression. I would suggest doing what you like. Dancing, playing sports, walking. You’ll be more inclined to stick with it if it’s fun.

By: faerie_r

faerie_r — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:26:44 +0000

Iyengar Yoga shows that back bends relieve depression. In a Yoga studio, they have rings on the wall that you can hang onto so that you can bend your back backwards if you’re not capable of a total backbend. I lay on the sofa so that my legs are hanging over the back of it and I hang my back off the front of the seat. I get maximum (for me) backbend that way. A local psychologist did a study with six PTSD Vietnam vets just two years ago. She had 100% cure rate after all these years. Their program was done at an Iyengar studio using several exercises. You can probably get a copy of “Yoga” by B. K. S. Iyengar at your local library. They have a section on depression and good illustrations to show how to do the postures. Fresh air, sunshine, and long walks are also good.

By: Wordpress Plugins

Wordpress Plugins — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:50:41 +0000

Dance Classes, Yoga, Tai Chi, Aerobics whatever takes your fancy really, I know sometimes it feels hard when your depressed to have the energy to go out and do lots of exersize but anything that gets the endorphins going seems to help or is relaxing, have a look at your local sports centre and see what takes your fancy!

By: mick

mick — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:55:14 +0000

Any excercise can help. Pick something you enjoy and will stick with.
Seriously-have you seen a doctor? They can work with you to design a treatment even if you don’t want prescription drug.
I however have to have prescription ones or it gets ugly.

By: Naahmah

Naahmah — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:45:48 +0000