Is Exercise The Best Thing For Depression?
Whether you're in the midst of a difficult time or feeling good and wanting to stay that way, exercise is an important piece of the puzzle. But how to make yourself exercise when you have no energy, no motivation to leave your house, and certainly no desire to break a sweat? Here are five tips that will keep you moving.
1. Think of the workout as another prescription for your depression. I have no idea why it works, but it does at least, it did for me on many occasions. After all, in a way,...
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Depression
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Depression
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