Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 7072

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inactive to active lifestyle

Posted by mila on June 4, 1999, at 19:03:47

Has anyone been inactive for a long time and then once again taken up an active lifestyle? I have not worked for over five years but am now starting a full time job. I am extremely afraid of taking up an 8hr/day job which involves a long commute. For the past few years I have been very depressed, spending over 14 hrs a day in bed. I'm afraid my body won't be able to handle it. Has anyone else experienced this kind of change in lifestyle?

 

Re: inactive to active lifestyle

Posted by jamie on June 5, 1999, at 14:43:09

In reply to inactive to active lifestyle, posted by mila on June 4, 1999, at 19:03:47

> Has anyone been inactive for a long time and then once again taken up an active lifestyle? I have not worked for over five years but am now starting a full time job. I am extremely afraid of taking up an 8hr/day job which involves a long commute. For the past few years I have been very depressed, spending over 14 hrs a day in bed. I'm afraid my body won't be able to handle it. Has anyone else experienced this kind of change in lifestyle?

Mila, go for it. But start slow, keep expectations low, easy does it. Adjusting to a new life takes months, not days or weeks. But being out in the world is healthy for mental ills, much more so than being isolated from society and responsibilities. You may have some tough days, but they will be more bearable than if you stayed home. And you'll accidentally stumble onto a few laughs and new friends you never would have had otherwise. Days will pass much quicker. You'll be stronger. It's healthy, it will help, I've been there exactly. Blessings, jamie.

 

thanks jamie

Posted by mila on June 6, 1999, at 2:02:33

In reply to Re: inactive to active lifestyle, posted by jamie on June 5, 1999, at 14:43:09

Jamie, thanks very much for your encouraging words.

> > Has anyone been inactive for a long time and then once again taken up an active lifestyle? I have not worked for over five years but am now starting a full time job. I am extremely afraid of taking up an 8hr/day job which involves a long commute. For the past few years I have been very depressed, spending over 14 hrs a day in bed. I'm afraid my body won't be able to handle it. Has anyone else experienced this kind of change in lifestyle?
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> Mila, go for it. But start slow, keep expectations low, easy does it. Adjusting to a new life takes months, not days or weeks. But being out in the world is healthy for mental ills, much more so than being isolated from society and responsibilities. You may have some tough days, but they will be more bearable than if you stayed home. And you'll accidentally stumble onto a few laughs and new friends you never would have had otherwise. Days will pass much quicker. You'll be stronger. It's healthy, it will help, I've been there exactly. Blessings, jamie.

 

Re: inactive to active lifestyle

Posted by Victoria on June 9, 1999, at 15:21:43

In reply to inactive to active lifestyle, posted by mila on June 4, 1999, at 19:03:47

I'd recommend including some exercise in your new days--not too much to start with, maybe a short walk at lunch or when you get home, or whatever you would enjoy doing. It's a good stress reliever and will build up your physical strength to cope with your new life. Good luck!


> Has anyone been inactive for a long time and then once again taken up an active lifestyle? I have not worked for over five years but am now starting a full time job. I am extremely afraid of taking up an 8hr/day job which involves a long commute. For the past few years I have been very depressed, spending over 14 hrs a day in bed. I'm afraid my body won't be able to handle it. Has anyone else experienced this kind of change in lifestyle?

 

Re: inactive to active lifestyle

Posted by alan on June 15, 1999, at 1:47:13

In reply to Re: inactive to active lifestyle, posted by Victoria on June 9, 1999, at 15:21:43

I imagine it depends on how well you feel, tho you may feel perfectly well and also aprehensive. In my case, I remember each coming out of depression, once after several years staring at the basement walls, and into the world, giving me the most wonderful feeling of liberaton,
like a prisoner just released from prison i imagine. Dont worry about your body handling the activity unless you have a job that makes large physical demands. And as just noted above, dont neglect your need for endurance and strength training; it makes your body feel lighter, easy to carry around and live in.


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