Posted by morganator on November 28, 2009, at 3:15:34
In reply to Re: I'm an exercise skeptic, posted by mtdewcmu on November 28, 2009, at 0:17:49
Dude! How can you say it's a placebo? Whether it is a form of stress relief or you take time to try to be positive during your workouts or there are some actual changes taking place in your brain, exercise helps to alleviate anxiety and depression for many many people.
I seriously doubt that the 60 percent of depressed patients stay better. They may feel better for the duration of the study, but I seriously doubt that even if they continued to take the placebo they would stay in remission.
Are you sure it's 60 percent?
If you are on a medication that is relieving at least 65 to 70 percent of your symptoms, I challenge you to start doing cardiovascular exercise 4 to 5 days a week and stretching for 15 minutes. During both the exercise and stretch, breath and meditate, closing your eyes at times, especially when breathing in through your nose.
I am just very surprised that you think the benefits of exercise are mere placebo for everyone that experiences them. It's almost like saying the same for medications, herbal remedies(SJW for example), and various forms of therapy. You are denying that exercise does not have a positive effect on the brain. Did you read the article posted in the thread below?
Also, if you get in shape and feel good about yourself you are more likely to just feel good in general.
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