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Dave Wasserman
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 # Posted: 12 Dec 2006 03:28 - Edited by: wasserman


Man, I have been in a serious funk since last summer. The good news is that exercise has lifted me and I can see the white clouds and blue water s again. (It used to be black) My journey began with a few simple jogs at a local holiday inn gym at that time I just couldnt get myself into the mood to continue. Then came two angels one was cardiocoach and the other was weight watchers. I have learned one thing exercise, proper eating plus water has turned my life around. Its just flippin amazing. The drawback is if I quit I relapse, its as simple as that.


Amy K
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 # Posted: 12 Dec 2006 04:13


As a counselor I am always telling my clients about the link between exercise and mood disorders such as depression. Sometimes it really is that easy! I'm glad to hear you have found a way to help yourself feel better both physically and emotionally. Keep up the great work!


P.S. - Sleep is also an important variable in this process, so make sure you are getting your 8 hours!
Ben J
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 # Posted: 12 Dec 2006 07:40


Dave -- I'm glad you're feeling better!

I went through a similar funk, starting, well, just about this time last year. Several months ago something clicked -- I finally realized what a sorry state I was in. I started taking walks at lunch. Then I started eating better. Then regular cardio. Then lifting weights ...

It's funny how easy it was when the motivation changed from "must lose weight" to "must not let myself ever feel that way again."
Vrinda GetsFit
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 # Posted: 12 Dec 2006 08:14


Dave,

I wish you all the best. So glad for such an upbeat post.
Kimberly Chaffee
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 # Posted: 12 Dec 2006 15:14


I suffer from what they are now calling (it has changed a few times) "severe mood disorder"and exercise and good sleep is a MUST! I am able to live without exercise, but it makes things much more difficult. I am cranky and very reactive (OVER reactive) to small things.

So, to all who have any form of depression... WORKOUT! Even if it's a short walk or a 20 minute trip to the gym, do it!

And congrats to Dave for working through the dark waters! I am in the process of fighting mine.
Vrinda GetsFit
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 # Posted: 12 Dec 2006 21:23


Kimberly,

Welcome here. I am so sorry about your "severe mood disorder"

Glad to hear you are fighting it with exercise. You and Dave are inspiring to me.

I wish you the best too.
Richard Crawford
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 # Posted: 18 Dec 2006 22:05


@Dave,

Yeah, it's amazing how regular exercise can help with your mood. I've been dealing with depression for years now, and it's always better when I'm working out regularly. Of course, the trick is figuring out how to motivate myself to exercise when I'm really down in the dumps.
Leo -
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 # Posted: 19 Dec 2006 00:44


Funny, a guy a the gym was talking about his chemotherapy and how he felt better after working out. Same thing, gotta get up and go when you don't feel like it.
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