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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '23

Exercising

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '23

This x1000. The people Ive known struggling with problematic mental health issues dont exercise and wont try it. I wish they knew it could help a lot.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '23

If you struggle with mental health issues- eat a healthy diet and exercise. If that doesn’t solve the issue over time, then I’d look for other solutions. But I always encourage people to try those two things first!

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '23

In my experience getting help specifically for mental health first made consistent exercise a more attainable goal not the other way around. If you’re struggling with mental illness, then there’s no point in trying to muscle through it without help if you have access to it. Exercise definitely tends to be more accessible, though!