A Superior Natural Anti-Depressant
Substantual evidences from the US National Institute of Mental Health, the International Society of Sport Psychology, and other authorities have declared a best natural anti-depressant.
Exercise.
I remember one of my clients who took up boxing in the gym after taking brain drugs for a time. She reported that her exercise made her feel far better than all the psych drugs she took combined!
In dozens of clinical studies, exercise is proven to have superior supportive psychotherapeutic benefits. A repellant against depression and negativity, such as fear, worry, anger and tension.
Practiced regularly, exercise (aerobic or nonaerobic) helps bring better self esteem, enhanced mental and emotional performance, and resilience against stress.
Exercise "natural anti-depressant" may include: power walking, jogging, running, swimming, basketball, football, boxing, dancing, even gardening and housework.
Exercise.
I remember one of my clients who took up boxing in the gym after taking brain drugs for a time. She reported that her exercise made her feel far better than all the psych drugs she took combined!
In dozens of clinical studies, exercise is proven to have superior supportive psychotherapeutic benefits. A repellant against depression and negativity, such as fear, worry, anger and tension.
Practiced regularly, exercise (aerobic or nonaerobic) helps bring better self esteem, enhanced mental and emotional performance, and resilience against stress.
Exercise "natural anti-depressant" may include: power walking, jogging, running, swimming, basketball, football, boxing, dancing, even gardening and housework.
Of course, a rule is do it safely and don't overdo it to avoid unnecessary injury. Also, don't try to expect to heal your emotional wounds overnight through exercise.
Major depressives in exercise programs spend their time too in psychotherapy. That goes to the internal roots to permanently keep the blues at bay.
Personally and professionally, I love daily power walks. At times, running. To exorcise my own demons! My own bodywork to free my mind so I can be of better help to others.
I like Henry David Thoreau, who writes:
"I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend 4 hours a day at least ... sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements."