
Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

deleted_user
I sure like being physical. Contraire to opinions about me when a kid, I have had hard, dirty, sweaty, long hour jobs all my adult life. I could not get along with adults enough to keep any other kind of job. However, work has been a thing of the past for many years now. But, I still like being physical. I do not pedal my bike when the payment is wet. I do not appreciate getting the road grime into the gears etc. Winter is here in Michigan already. It was cold, very windy, and the pavement wet. There was even some left over snow from earlier. So, I went out to one of my big beautiful lake parks and walked 6-1/4 hilly miles. I was a little slow though. I am out of walking shape. I have only been getting in three miles after pedaling my bike for 20 miles or so. The last mile and a half was a strain and challenge this morning. I could only manage 17 minute miles. Such exercise is my biggest best psyche med. I can fend off my chronic depression and anxiety with hard exercise... even feel up. Boy, did I have anxiety up the butt when I finally decided to go for the walk at the park. I was so stressed out about going. I felt like I was doing something wrong. As if I am suppose to be working, running a big time charity, be president of a big company not playing. I kept worrying about when the other shoe would fall. Playing was looked down upon when I was a kid and especially when I neared adulthood. It was supposed to be all work and no time for play. I still do not play computer games etc. Oops this is getting too long.
RICH
RICH

deleted_user
play all you want Rich, theres nothing wrong with it and is good for the soul....have fun
Join the Conversation
Posts You May Be Interested In
-
theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
-
I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...