That's awesome, I also started doing beginner bodyweight exercises! Which ones are you doing? I'm doing the minimalist routine from the bodyweight subreddit. I know it's the most generic advice ever but I found that yoga also helps with depression. :unity:
I’ve lurked around the bodyweight fitness sub for years but every time I tried their routines, they were too tough for me lol. But that’s awesome that you started it, keep it up!
I found this routine and I’ve done two workouts so far. My muscles are killing me which means it’s working, and it wasn’t too intense at all.
I’ve been reading more about things that help with depression and trying to incorporate them into my life. Since my depression is so major and my lifestyle doesn’t help, I’m trying to give myself more of a fighting chance. So I’m trying to address my sleep (not taking my phone to bed, getting off my games by midnight), adding exercise, eating breakfast, and spending my mornings with my cat instead of doom scrolling for 3 hours before I get out of bed. So far I’m actually feeling great, lol.
Thanks for the link! That actually looks harder than what I'm doing so maybe I'll try it when I get a bit stronger.
In my experience, there's no single thing that can cure depression, it's all about developing healthy habits and changing your lifestyle. Sounds like you're doing great, keep it up and keep us updated! :unity:
Thanks for the support! I’ve been struggling with depression for 16 years, and this year has completely broken me down. But I’m in therapy and working on getting my meds right.
I was tired of never having anything positive to report back to my case manager, so I decided to try a few universal things that would improve my mood and quality of life.
Now if I can try to stick to these things and stave off a depressive episode for the next few weeks, I might be able to pull myself out of this hole that I’m in. I’m not looking for a cure, but I need this shit to be more manageable.
That's awesome, I also started doing beginner bodyweight exercises! Which ones are you doing? I'm doing the minimalist routine from the bodyweight subreddit. I know it's the most generic advice ever but I found that yoga also helps with depression. :unity:
I’ve lurked around the bodyweight fitness sub for years but every time I tried their routines, they were too tough for me lol. But that’s awesome that you started it, keep it up!
I found this routine and I’ve done two workouts so far. My muscles are killing me which means it’s working, and it wasn’t too intense at all.
I’ve been reading more about things that help with depression and trying to incorporate them into my life. Since my depression is so major and my lifestyle doesn’t help, I’m trying to give myself more of a fighting chance. So I’m trying to address my sleep (not taking my phone to bed, getting off my games by midnight), adding exercise, eating breakfast, and spending my mornings with my cat instead of doom scrolling for 3 hours before I get out of bed. So far I’m actually feeling great, lol.
Thanks for the link! That actually looks harder than what I'm doing so maybe I'll try it when I get a bit stronger.
In my experience, there's no single thing that can cure depression, it's all about developing healthy habits and changing your lifestyle. Sounds like you're doing great, keep it up and keep us updated! :unity:
Thanks for the support! I’ve been struggling with depression for 16 years, and this year has completely broken me down. But I’m in therapy and working on getting my meds right.
I was tired of never having anything positive to report back to my case manager, so I decided to try a few universal things that would improve my mood and quality of life.
Now if I can try to stick to these things and stave off a depressive episode for the next few weeks, I might be able to pull myself out of this hole that I’m in. I’m not looking for a cure, but I need this shit to be more manageable.
Thanks for the weekly posts, they mean a lot!
Glad you like the weekly threads! I love it when people check in regularly. It's easier to fight when you know you're not alone.