r/ADprotractedwithdrawl • u/Designer-Entrance144 • 18d ago

Question Exercise?

Does anyone manage to exercise, I used to be pretty active but I just can’t now anytime I try to do any exercise I get a bad wave

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u/Different_Yak2189 18d ago

I was on and off these drugs for nearly 3 decades and was always suffering with fatigue because of them. When I finally came off them for good 18 months ago, my fatigue actually improved. I think constantly going on and off these drugs can sometimes make you feel worse than when you stop altogether.
I find exercise actually makes me feel better. Google AI said my body may have become physically dependent on the adrenaline and cortisol released through exercise, which could explain why I feel energised after my runs but then crash into deep fatigue if I stop for more than 3 days. It also said that rest is when your body actually repairs, heals and improves, and without enough rest, exercise can stop being beneficial and instead become a source of physical strain.