Treating depression through sports and physical activity

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Hi everyone! 😊

How are you all doing today?

We know that depression is a serious mental illness—it's not just about feeling sad. But while it shouldn't be trivialized, there are steps we can take ourselves to help manage it, and physical activity can be a key part of that process. In some cases, engaging in sports or regular physical exercise can be more effective than certain traditional treatments for depression. 🏃‍♂️💪

It turns out that sports can play a big role in improving mental health thanks to its many benefits, such as:

Releasing endorphins (those feel-good chemicals),
Improving sleep quality,
Reducing stress,
Promoting a general feeling of well-being.

On top of that, participating in sports can help build a social network, which can be a great support system. 🤝

Do you practice any sports or physical activities? Has it made a difference in how you manage your depression on a daily basis? What types of exercises do you find most helpful for easing depressive symptoms? And do you have any tips to share with the community?

Looking forward to hearing your experiences!

Have a great day!

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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09/24/2024 at 1:57 AM

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Hi. Happy new workweek. Somya, thank u for starting question. Can exercise and phys activity help depression. Research says Yes!! Now, do I do any form of activity? Sunday is my day for water aerobics at the YW. Missed yesterday, been sick this last week. Figured I should stick that 1 out. When weather nice, love being outside!! I adore walking!! Not to toot own horn, I'm a champ walker!! Even registered for NAMI walk this Sat. 5K, easy! Good friend is sponsoring w $10 per K. Let's hope nice weather holds. Nami is for mental health, since we're discussing depression. Exercise helps the feel good hormones do their thing. I'm interested in other's points on this. This is a jumping off start. Thanks & enjoy rest of week ahead.

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@Dr.WhoPeggygmail.com Hi there! 😊

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s fantastic that you’re such an avid walker and signed up for the NAMI walk, what an inspiring way to combine exercise and raising awareness for mental health! I’m sorry to hear you’ve been under the weather, do you feel any better now?

Wishing you good health and lots of sunshine for your 5K! ☀️

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