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How could this be possible? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by [M] to c/facepalm@lemmy.world
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[–] 21 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'm no therapist but I'd say a good chunk of someone's wellbeing is tied to their physical health. Physical health = mental health So even a small walk can give a big improvement. Sauce :I've been less suicidal and mentally fucked since I started doing crossfit.

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  • [–] [S] 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Even though it seems silly, making sure you're actually exercising, getting good sleep, and eating well should be the first step on the road to improving your mental health every time.

    It's basically the "have you tried turning it off and on again?" of therapy.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    That's true, but the annoying thing about it is that while it's an easy and obvious solution, dragging yourself out of the hole to get up and actually do it it much easier said than done.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    dragging yourself out of the hole to get up and actually do it it much easier said than done.

    That was how my doctor finally convinced me to go on Medication for my depression. I had been totally against it for a long time for a couple of reasons that I won't go into. But my doctor finally made me realize that the drugs aren't the cure. But the cure requires motivation and planning (therapy, schedules, exercise, routines, confronting negative thoughts, etc...) that can be impossible to even get up the energy and motivation to do.

    So the drugs exist to basically give your brain the chemical assist it needs in order to get your ass in gear and start the process of getting better.

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