Bipolar Disorder Support Group

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The Pdoc said it would happen...

nobody666
nobody666
3 months not smoking and my meds seem to be working better just like the pdoc said....

the coughing has eased up and the energy is up. Sleeping better...but

the weight gain ugh up 10 pounds now borderline diabetic and they have me on Metphormin DAMN IT

I am doing more but cant bring myself to an excercise program...

any suggestions I have a club membership just cant find the time or wont find the time to go. ugg At least my moods are better thanks for that.

Talk about a never ending battle do one thing good and get punished for it is how it seems
tommymott
tommymott
I wish you courage and success. It isn't easy.
olenka1
olenka1
Great news! Your meds. are working & you gave up the smokes which is all good. All I can suggest is to try Yoga if they have classes near where you live. It connects your mind & body & helps balance it out. If you find the right class & teacher you'll reap the benefits.
theatrediva
theatrediva
Good for you! Congrats! You did something many people cant do.
pumpkinpumpkin
pumpkinpumpkin
Congrats! You've done the really hard thing.

So what exactly is keeping you from exercising? Is there anything that you enjoyed in the past?

You are missing out on how it feels to breath hard, to sweat, and feel the results as your muscles get stronger. And you can eat more. It's a path to pride that no one can give you.
sadiegirl13
sadiegirl13
Can you start exercising slowly, first by just going to the club you belong to. Stay in the parking lot for 5 minutes, then you can leave. Then work up to going in for 5 minutes and leaving. Then you can walk on a treadmill, or swim, or anything for 10 minutes. Maybe this will help your brain to adjust to the idea of exercising and it won't seem like such an enormous task? It's just a thought. I wish you all the best!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I really struggle with the same thing... I'm so stuck... I do like to take walks but I need to step that up..

Good for you with stopping smoking...x
dancingd
dancingd
I am proud and happy for you.

But alas , I have to admit , stopping smoking scares me ....weight gain...mania ....onset of diabetes.

yea yea ...I know the health benefits .......

Just wishing you luck here buddy !
XXXXX
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am in a depression so exercising is a pain in the behind. But I went to our rec center today. Not walking in this heat, But the rec center is air conditioned. Still sweat not as bad though. I walked 30 minutes. It's been so long since I walked any distance. I was tired. But I made it through. Try what Sadiegirl said and just go for 10 or 15 min 3 times a week. Work your self up. Congratulations on quitting smoking.
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