Posted by atlrunner2002 on December 6, 2002, at 18:36:35
In reply to How many of you posting are currently exercising?, posted by jamielynn on December 6, 2002, at 13:06:37
> I have run the gauntlet with all of you but I am curious-How many of us are running anywhere except to the Docs. I am a former runner and was very athletic. When life got to hectic I put the running on the shelf. I have read and talked to many people who are going the pill route and have not found anyone who can say they really give themself 45 minutes a day for themselves. Please don't get offended because of this question. I am serious. I have tried all of the usual pills and then decided to just get back to walking again. Its not as easy to workout as it would be to take a pill but I have found out the results are better. and safer. I have to know if it is just me or is everyone else exercise shy. Thanks. jamie
Hi Jamie,
I think I understand your point. I am on Lexapro for depression and Buspar and Xanax for anxiety. And yes, I run regularly! I just ran a half-marathon last Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), in fact.
Running used to alleviate so much of my depression and anxiety, and when it didn't help at all anymore, just as talking with friends/family, watching a funny movie or reading a good book, etc., no longer worked, I knew I was beyond anything I could do for myself, and I went to see my doctor.
Good for you for getting back to walking. I am a firm believer in exercise for the body and soul.
Atlrunner2002
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