question about working out

[mongoose]

I read somewhere that working out helps with depression. Is that true?

 

[tigerkick]

Well.. when you workout you will feel good and look good..leading to great confidence and u can use that confidence to minimize the stress. Certainly works 4 me

 

[jive]

Yes it does because it increases your testosterone and whatnot.

 

[ryoshi]

I owe it to you to tell you.

Daily exercise does a tremendous job in helping depression. I don't know if it's because the serotonin levels go up or endorphins increase, but it works. I had to start exercising because the antidepressants I'm on made me gain weight. My psychiatrist even says that exercise is extremely important. Now it's a part of my daily routine and depression effects me far less then it did and I'm actually happier.