Thursday, October 9, 2008

Exercise for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Exercise- is the drug of choice for anyone that is depressed.

It is a tough medication to take though when depressed because as best summed up by Newton’s laws of motion: “An object at rest stays at rest until acted upon by another force.” When you are down in the depressed hole it is tough to get exercising, but stagnation is just going to perpetuate your problem.

Countless studies support the efficacy of exercise for depression. If you struggle with seasonal depression be sure to try to exercise outside EVERY SINGLE TIME the sun is out!

Find a walking, running, or cycling buddy and take turns pushing each other out there. Whatever you do…just keep moving! Being cramped up in doors during the winter months is the problem and not the solution.

Always visit your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you are over 35 years of age. To get started on a basic exercise program you can read my article on EXERCISE.
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