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Frequent exercisers?

sirk
sirk
Hey everyone :)

Just wanted to share something I feel is working for me and see if any of you have found success doing the same. I'm talking about getting into a gym routine. Or any exercise routine for that matter. Since I have an addictive personality and I have been known to dabble in drug/alcohol use, my doctor suggested I get into working out and becoming addicted to that instead. Which is fine by me because I've been trying to lose weight and get in shape for a while now. I find that since I have a schedule now, where I get up at 6 am every day and go to the gym for an hour and half, I function better throughout the day. I of course still take my medication (Zoloft and Neurontin) daily, but I feel really really good. I have less mood swings and I find that I am not torturing myself with self hatred as much as I usually would prior to getting into working out. I am also eating healthy. Do any of you find that this is a great treatment method for BP and find yourself managing better? I encourage anyone who feels bad about themselves to begin the journey of a healthier lifestyle. It really works and I love it!
spacekat
spacekat
I DRAG myself out of the house with my dog to go on short walks. I just called my FIL's girlfriend to see if she wanted to be my walking buddy in the early morning when it's still cool.

Gym? No. Nor for me. But you're totally right! Exercise is KEY!
dobiedots
dobiedots
Yes, exercise makes a big difference. Release all that good Seratonin etc. Keep it up!
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
I walk my dog every day for 30 minutes but I was doing better when I was also going to the gym for 45 minutes 3 days a week. I am in my third trimester of pregnancy now and just terribly uncomfortable working out. I signed up for water aerobics today and I hope that will be easier with me carrying this extra weight and not getting all hot and sweaty will sure help too I think! It's a great and often overlooked treatment for BP.
spacekat
spacekat
OK guys, it's DAY ONE! I'm leaving in an hour to meet up with someone who cares about me and also needs to exercise. We're going to a beautiful trail along the lake to WALK, WALK, WALK. No doggies this time, as they tend to take their sweet time and stop a lot.

I'm leaving the house soon - I'm a bit nervous - but it will be good.

Ironically, I slept well for the first time last night in over a month.
sirk
sirk
Good Luck spacekat! Have fun and take in a lot of fresh air :) Enjoy because soon it'll be winter lol
dizzynini
dizzynini
You're on my topic of interest lol. I'm a workout addict myself, have been doing it for over 25 years at home. I do different cd's, strength training and either walking or treadmill. I have to say it does wonders with making you feel better! If I don't workout everything hurts and I feel sluggish whereas when I do I'm full of energy and the aches and pains go away.
Keep it up it helps a lot!
MayB
MayB
It's helped me for years....

But I'm a little between a rock and a hard place at the moment.... I got a full time job in February but a train and bus to get there....not a lot of time to hit the gym!

I squeeze in more walks! I've never found an antidepressant that worked for me so exercise was a last resort..... And it really worked!
olenka1
olenka1
I agree with you that it helps with overall mood & well being. I do martail arts 4 days a week, walk & sometimes jog with my dogs. I also eat healthily. I broke my foot & couldn't exercise for 7 weeks & I was literally climbing the walls & felt totally depressed, but once I got back into exercising I felt a lot better.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
I was doing really really well but have been so tired with work and no AC exhaustion...thanks for the reminder!!! I will get back on the healthy wagon tonight!!

Spacekat I hope it went well!!!
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