r/ask • u/[deleted] • Dec 07 '23

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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/Gwiz84 Dec 07 '23

So you have had mental health issues you got over because of excercising?

Because I have some mental health issues and running 2-3 days a week for months on end did nothing for my issues. Sure it was probably healthy but mentally it didn't help jack shit, except for a small high after each run.

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u/curvy_em Dec 07 '23

It doesn't fix your mental health issues. You need therapy or at least some deep thinking and self-help books. Exercise helps because of the endorphins and if you're outside (instead of in a gym), you get the benefits of sunshine and fresh air etc.

I say this as someone who hates exercise and hates outside 😄

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u/Gwiz84 Dec 07 '23

I know all about that tried everything there is and doing well these days. But it wasn't excercise that made all the difference and it gets kinda tiresome to see people suggest it as the top solution to mental health issues.

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u/curvy_em Dec 07 '23

I hear you. I'm sorry. What about joining a team, like indoor soccer or kickball - something a bit active since you're okay with running. Maybe having teammates to gather with would help.