Posted by Your focus is too narrow on April 7, 2000, at 1:52:17
In reply to treatments, posted by Elizabeth on April 6, 2000, at 22:41:46
I agree that certain ailments like schizophrenia and manic depression require medication. But things like exercise, nutrition, prayer meditation can make a big difference. And if you put all your hope and expectations in meds you miss out on these things. I have the feeling that many people here dismiss things like exercise and nutrition without even trying them. And there is scientific evidence. My mother who is a pediatrician recently told me about a major study she read about exercise and depression. One group of depressed patients was given prozac and the other group was put on a program of aerobic exercise three times a week. At the end of three months the prozac group and the aerobic exercise group showed equal improvement. I know it's hard when you are depressed to get yourself to exercise, but it really can make a difference. I've been doing it for a week--in addition to celexa and adderal--and I already notice an improvement in mood.
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