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Re: them endorphins is good stuff

Posted by Sabina on October 1, 2003, at 3:41:28

In reply to Working out DOES help, posted by Wildflower on September 30, 2003, at 8:56:01

i definitely, always feel better, sleep better, think more clearly, on the days i go to the pool, take a sauna, etc. i even feel (gasp!) proud of myself, for a change. however, the mere contemplation of taking a "class" actually scares me. the *only* reason i am able to leave the house is because now i'm doing something that i *want* to do, for me, by myself, calmly and at my own pace. i do talk to other people there a bit, and that's nice enough in small doses, but it's usually deserted midday when i'm there. i'm slightly reclusive by nature and it just works out better (for me!) that way. i just could not force myself to go to a class. i know it's irrational, but it felt like a punishment to me on some level; and lordy, didn't i already feel punished enough as it was?

i'm really proud of you, definitely appreciate your post, and glad you're enjoying your class. i only wanted to share my (somewhat different) experience because i remember getting *so* terribly down on myself when i would hear people talk about the joys of exercise. it's silly, but they almost made me angry, even though i knew they were right and were only trying to help. due to some physical problems, i could barely get out of bed at times, so the encouragement of others only served to heighten my awareness that i wasn't measuring up. i know now that i was just angry at myself and my situation at the time.

i had nearly lost all hope to become more fit again until i finally found something that i honestly enjoyed doing. i would just encourage anyone who's discouraged about their low level of activity to start with something they like the idea of doing, customize it to suit themselves more completely, and take it from there. even if it's just to take a short walk once a week. start with any small goal you can. use a reward system to treat yourself. whatever it takes.

hopefully, that first success will inspire you to set another goal. if not, then just do whatever it takes to be kind to yourself today (even if that means staying in bed eating ice cream, a widely prescribed medication on this board). also, try: laughing at a funny movie, meditating on a happy memory, or a foot massage with some aromatherapy oils. these can help release those happy, pain relieving chemicals, too.

the gym will still be there when you're ready. :)


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