Comments on: “Exercise Withdrawal” Can Harm Mental Health

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:57:10 +0000

Hi I ‘ve lost around 90 kgs of weight In 1 year with diet and hard efforts In the gym , I used to workout intensively like 2hr or 1hr 30 min but one day due to epididymitis I was advised by doctor to stop gym for 1 month but after that I was not able to go gym now it’s been 2 and half months since I left gym and guys seriously In the beginning of the break I was fine but at the mid of the break I started getting panic attacks and anxiety I had depression I was feeling scared lonely. Then I went to a doctor he prescribed me with a tablet divalex 0D-250 and told me to exercise and I am going to return to the gym tomorrow and honestly I don’t think the tablet is tht good but the doctor told me to continue.

By: Neil Petersen

Neil Petersen — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:51:36 +0000

In reply to Smokythebear. Absolutely! And there's quite a bit of research into mental health benefits associated with yoga -- maybe I'll write about that some time.

By: Smokythebear

Smokythebear — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:35:38 +0000

I enjoyed walking, then broke my foot. I have to stay off the foot. I do yoga instead. Holding a pose does burn calories. As long as I am doing some kind of exercise, what does it matter, if I do it inside or outside, or even in my room?

By: Eva Jackson

Eva Jackson — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:42:31 +0000

I just discoverd a new word: “kineseophobia”. I’ve had it all my life and My body shows it. Now, as an older person, the exercise withdrawal caused by physicl disabilty, has taken over. Internally, I’m satisfied, but my mind knows better. I’ve never experienced an endorphin rush. Depression has lurked all of my life as well, so I have tried to counteract it with activity. It does seem to have some little benefit .. or maybe I’m just happy I’m doing what I’m ‘supposed’ to do. I will continue to fight myself on this matter.

By: Neil Petersen

Neil Petersen — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 18:21:48 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. It's great that you found an exercise routine that works for you. Sorry to hear about what's happened -- best of luck getting it fixed and working again soon!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 15:02:06 +0000

I had an intense exercise routine that greatly reduced my anxiety and depression, as well as negated the side effects of medications. I went from not being able to walk to the mailbox to doing ten miles in under an hour on my elliptical machine. Then the machine broke and getting repaired has proven so stressful that I’m afraid it’s going to trigger another episode. It’s been well over a month and I’m feeling more tired and irritable, and having a harder time sleeping. I have a great deal of anger toward the store for not caring about any of this.
If exercise is important to your mental health, avoid DICK’S SPORTING GOODS!

By: Neil Petersen

Neil Petersen — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:57:48 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Yeah, we've all got to find what works for us individually -- which sounds like it really isn't exercise for you! Best of luck!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:45:23 +0000

And then there those of us who feel worse when we do exercise, and better when we don’t. I’ve felt suicidal while exercising, or started bawling during a workout—and doctors don’t believe me when I tell them.