Posted by kinetic on February 18, 2002, at 13:50:08
In reply to Diet/Lifestyle change that REALLY help depression, posted by spike4848 on February 18, 2002, at 9:43:55
Well, I have an elliptical trainer (sort of a cross between a stair master and a treadmill) at home and I use it about 4 times a week for about half an hour in my target heart rate, i also have just begun to practice yoga. I find these helpful. The aerobic exercise increases energy and a sense of well being as does the yoga, but the yoga has an added benifit of increasing a sense of calmness and confidence. Diet, I am not so good with, but when I WAS better with it and I was avoiding a lot of starchy, high carb foods and also fat and sticking with a lot of fruit, veggies and grains, I did notice I had more energy and a "lighter feeling". This could all be a psychological effect too though. Also, when I started doing little things like spending a little more money on clothes that I really liked and spending a little more time on grooming and my physical appearance, this was the BIGGEST depression lifter of all. Also, I am currently on effexor (which I am not really sure is helping yet since it's only been a month) and I started working out and making an effort to "look better" way before I went on effexor. Try developing a good skin care regime ( PAMPER YOURSELF), get a new haircut and always exercise and just cut out SOME of the bad things you know you shouldn't be eating, but don't deprive yourself to the point where you defeat the whole purpose! I'll bet you'll see an improvement in a matter of a week. Oh yeah, you can get great yoga books at any bookstore or online, and they are better than videos because no one is rushing you along, so you can concentrate on your form and read about the history and spiritual benefits of yoga also! Good luck!
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