Posted by JahL on January 4, 2001, at 14:14:36
In reply to Re: anergia, posted by Cam W. on January 4, 2001, at 12:33:38
> Jah - Sorry, I didn't mean for it to sound that diet and exercise as a cure, but as an augmenting agent to meds like antidepressants and antipsychotics. A good diet and exercise WILL give one more energy and a sense of wellbeing.
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> Opiates do cause dependence and subsequent addiction in most people who take them to enduce euphoria and well being. I recommend reading an article in Neuropsychopharmacology (Feb, 2001) issue, entitled Drug Addiction, Dysregulation of Reward, and Allostasis by George Koob and Michel Le Moal. It can be read at:
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> http://www.elsevier.nl/gej-ng/10/33/33/37/25/22/article.pdf
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> Thanks Jah; too often I don't proofread what I write. - CamNo worries, mate. I like to see exercise & healthy eating as providing the foundation upon which meds can more efficiently work.
You're right to highlight the importance of it; it never ceases to amaze me the liberties people-mentally unwell or otherwise-take with their bodies.
I can still vividly remember the immense sense of well-being & vitality I would get after 2 hrs on the weights. Shame it's too much effort now.
Jah.
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