Posted by SLS on December 1, 2009, at 11:16:09
In reply to Re: Umm. Let's Not Ignore the Science, posted by Katgirl on December 1, 2009, at 10:44:12
> When I was clinically depressed with psycho motor retardation etc etc. I was told that I needed to try to keep moving etc etc. I would try to go for walks. It was exhausting, it made me worse, but I did it because it was what my doctor instructed. Basically it never helped at all.
> Now, after rTMS, I have mild/moderate depression depending on the day. Now Exercise is crucial for me. Especially exercising outside (bike riding etc). It is so helpful for me that I get very concerned about a setback when I can't exercise. This fall I had major surgery and was out of commission for several weeks. I was really starting to hit the skids by the end of my recovery. Getting back on my exercise schedule was crucial.Thanks for posting this. It is foreign to me that exercise should have such a positive impact on one's state of depression. What is most fascinating about your story is how different your response to exercise has been before and after rTMS.
I hope you continue to feel better.
- Scott
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