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Can Exercise Treat Depression?



Can Exercise Treat Depression?

There are lots of good reasons to exercise, but it can also make you feel happier.

Hosted by: Brit Garner

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43 Comments

  3. @blaisekiriku9054 on

    hey ,if anyone else wants to discover curing depression try Elumpa Depression Cure Alchemist (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.

  4. @soniczforever5470 on

    I am too sad to exercise I met a person who always sets me up to fail I'm a very frail lady and the lady kept wasting my time. She worked with the health service but no matter how many explanations I gave to her that I needed to meet her at the time because of difficulties walking and dressing dues to my osteopenia. I was so upset I felt sick I cant being myself to run it's not my fault I cant do things because of my bones. It's a crushing sadness but it goes away when I spend no time with these people

  6. @allisynweisenberger1941 on

    I hate the phrase “just exercise”. I’m not going to deny that it CAN give positive results, but that doesn’t mean it WILL. And it’s the same thing with a depressed person exercising; just because they can exercise (and possibly have great results), that doesn’t mean they will. Depression has certain symptoms in certain people, so some people can’t even get out of bed. Plus, many athletes have spoken out about having depression or other mental health problems. Again, I won’t deny that it can help; for me personally, if I’m not feeling too down, exercise has given temporary help. But it depends on the person and their depression (or other mental illness)!

  7. @mrbossmusick on

    It helps me so much I've become addicted to it. When I take a day off, I feel noticably worse.

    I wish I'd started earlier, because my day becomes so much easier after a kickass workout.

  8. @empireoftechnology2722 on

    Appreciate video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you considered – Lammywalness Erase Depression Guide (google it)? It is an awesome one off guide for beating depression fast minus the headache. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate after many years got excellent success with it.

  9. @gratituderanch9406 on

    I get it. But when I’m in the thrawls of depression, and literally laying on the floor incapacitated with sadness, and logic won’t touch my mood, exercise is so hard…. but NASA said 15 minutes on a little trampoline is better than 45 min running

  10. @aigothalinyang8830 on

    Well, it just made it worse.
    Probably because I was forced to exercise all the time as a child and and had no time to do what I love.
    And I also got scolded when I didn’t want to.

  12. @empireoftechnology2722 on

    This is just superb, I have been researching "i will beat my depression" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about – Hanincoln Nanlivia Framework – (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my partner got amazing results with it.

  15. @joannaszypulski7044 on

    Well… not in my case. Got worse episodes ever that landed me in hospital twice when I was at top physical form, I was doing martial arts for years and the more I practiced and the better I was getting physically, the worse I got mentally. It created a disaster for me.

  21. @orion10x10 on

    Exercising got health washed into something you do to "burn fat" but if you want to lose weight you have to eat less. it's not even half the battle it's more like 1/3

  22. @dona3737 on

    Exercise heal depression but at first time i afraid from people i cant walk i was in anxietyand depression and antidepresant take all my energy

  24. @rolfifiguereo on

    "3:24" Great Video clip!
    I've been looking for "herbal remedies for depression anxiety" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried – Lammywalness Erase Depression Guide ?
    Go to 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 .𝗰𝗼𝗺 (remove spaces)
    It is a smashing one of a kind guide for learning how to feel happy without the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my BF after a lifetime of fighting got great results with it.

  30. @JesusIsKing27378 on

    I was prescribed antidepressants (lexapro) threw them away and started microdosing mushrooms twice a week. A recent study even showed that mushrooms is more effective at curing depression than lexapro, the stuff I was prescribed. Natural is better, psychedelics has no side effects or withdrawals, like antidepressants. In the end the choice is yours, just sharing my experience.

  33. @atomnous on

    First you need to have the correct understanding on one thing: Your body affects your mind.

    So, if you're depressed, exercise might seem like a very difficult task. But that's not the only thing you can do. The idea is to make your body feel good. Start finding ways of doing things that make your body feel relaxed and build up from there. And you need a little bit of pain too–without pain there is nothing to pursue. It's a mistake to make complete happiness your goal. True happiness is accompanied by a little bit of pain, but not overwhelmed by it. This has to do with how your neurotransmitters work.. The more indulgent you are, the less likely you'll feel satisfied by anything. But too many stress hinders motivation to do anything at all. What you can do when there is too much stress is context switching. Don't do or focus on things you know for sure you're doomed to fail on. Don't try to stop doing it, but switch to another task. So what's needed is balance between pain and pleasure, with a little tip on the side of pleasure. Not complete removal of pain or pleasure. Don't overcomplicate your feeling, make it a little bit more practical.

  35. @charlesdavis9937 on

    I had heart surgery, by the time I decided I was healthy enough to exercise, I end up having surgery. I get my spleen removed, go to exercise, then I get sick. Or I end up in the hospital for somethings keeping internal bleed or flu. Then I start to feel better, then end up sick. So I gave up trying to exercise. So I just sit watch tv. I do t do any of my hobbies anymore. No motivation anymore. I’ve given up trying. Plus, I live with chronic pain on a daily basis, that’s why I can exercise.

  39. @shawnleong3605 on

    There are many who take medications feel so sedated that they cannot even be physically active. I’d rather do it the natural way but I understand that there are many people who can’t

  41. @fuzzypanda1684 on

    Um, I'm not trying to be mean, but why is the person hosting a video about exercising out of shape? I know the main guy is too skinny but do you not have anyone on staff who's in good shape?

  43. @tjk3380 on

    I suffer greatly from Seasonal Affective Disorder. I am also an avid weightlifter and always have been. It has no effect on the depression. However, running – (I hate running!!) especially hard running, is a game changer for me. Please try it for one week.