2 Surprising Ways Exercise Helps Depression

Exercise does some interesting things to your brain. And studies show that it can greatly improve depression symptoms. And this isn't just high-intensity workouts, it is gentle exercise as well. Give it a try!

[pauletteispassingiton]

Yes..walk 3 miles every morning…fresh air..sound of morning birds…Excellent

[degrees]

It does help. I live with chronic pain (we've been trying everything). 5 years ago, I started working out (more than usual), and I got stronger. My pain isn't gone, but being stronger gives me the upper hand on my bad pain days, and being stronger helps me feel better about myself overall. Plus, my mind is healthier because I am fighting. Hopefully this will help to guide someone else.

[raakbas]

My dear Emma, I am happy and proud to say I walked 3 kms in a Walkathon. I have Major Depressive Disorder with Psychosis. I am on therapy and pills. This is the first time I have done exercise of any sort in the last 4 years. I finished last, but I completed the event, which was my goal. I have known you through youTube for 2 days only, but I wanted to share this with you and all other regulars of your channel.😁✌️

[PhanRegSop]

Dancing is proven to be THE best way to defend against depression. It’s great exercise and wonderful to express yourself. Get out there and dance! 💃🏻🕺

[johnkilgore]

I'm 100% agree with this! I have found that with not being sad but with severe deep clinical depression that exercise Just like a medicine is taking as prescribed. When exercise is done daily and preferably intensely is one of the most effective ways to manage depression.

[laineynae]

This is so true! I tested it. I went a couple weeks without working out and I felt terrible, depressed, and anxious! Then, I got back into it, and I felt more energized, motivated, and confident!

[jbaby]

This was good to see, I was just going to crawl back into bed because I was defeated today

[miriamllamas]

I'm not exercising but I'm doing lots of manual work and it works wonders. ❤

[andreacristina]

No wonder I always feel so at peace after I go lift at the gym! It’s such a mood booster!

[sadistickitten]

This is why I do yoga everyday even on bad dsys

[katharine]

Exercise is a must in my life, for physical and mental health reasons. Thanks for the new information!

[MostriginalUsername]

It's also the making a promise to yourself and keeping it
"I'll go for a walk today", "i'll leave the house", "i'll do the dishes", "i'll brush my teeth today"

[tylerwilson]

Thank you such valuable information to help me understand what's causing these symptoms (tight chest, panting., shakey, nauseum, gag reflex) I want alternatives to meds.

[znxwvpd]

Thank you very much!!!! Great to know!!!

[launderedcotton]

Very helpful explanations! I'm taking notes.

[sarahuerta]

What? That is so helpful. So appreciate this

[sharonmattingly]

Can you talk about what kinds of exercise help most for depression? I agree it helps a lot, but i also notice I can't do too much or get too focused on it because my nervous system doesn't like that either

[mattparr]

So true. With excercise there is many benefits.

[chikFromMTL]

Yes, it does help, now I know why. Thanks for the info

[CherylLime]

I work in the mental health field and I know everything in this video is true. I hear from patients all the time who say that exercise works wonders for them but when it comes to myself I just don’t seem to get any benefit. It makes me feel like a bit of a fraud when I’m selling the benefits of exercise! I do walk most days and that does seem to help my mood but anything else just seems to make me feel worse. I do Pilates once a week and I feel like I just willing it to end the whole way through, I used to do running years ago and it was the same with that. I don’t seem to get the endorphins rush that others experience. I think it’s just because any exercise just highlights now unfit and un-supple I am but I’m not overweight and I don’t have physical health problems other than my blood pressure can go a bit funny sometimes so I don’t really have an excuse.