we r always told 2 take exercise when we r low because it makes us feel better, but I know for a fact that some people over do it and feel down because of it.
I have been training a lot recently, with very high intensity, I felt great for a while, but now I am beginning to feel very run down, tired, nervous and depressed, and thats while I am on anti-d's and a mood stabiliser, the problem with me is I tend to get addicted to pushing myself hard physically, and find it very hard to stop! does this sound familiar to anybody?
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1 Lady hamilton // Jun 13, 2008
Yes…..I had my baby son a little over 13 months ago by c-section.I was running miles within 8 weeks of giving birth and I'll tell you something, I became ill because of it, especially when I couldn't find the time to do it.I lost three stones in three months and it caused a massive rift between my husband and I.I wised up, and made it up to my husband.I exercise when I can now and I've put a little of the weight back on but you know what?Life is too short to make it a misery.Cut back on your exercise and start living a little.Hope this helps!xx
2 man290663@btinternet.com // Jun 13, 2008
that is not depression that is the body trying to recover from the damage done. you MUST take a days rest between physical exercise otherwise you will wear your body down and NOT get any physical improvement from it.
you are beginning to become addicted to the adrenaline of exercise, rather than exercise to extreme why not try going to a amusement park with high adrenaline rides on the days between exercise the you still get the rush but allow your body to recover and will feel better.
anti depressants will make you feel tied and will stop the adrenaline form working they will make you feel worse in your condition.
Suggest you change form high intensity aerobic exercise to high weight anaerobic weight training that Will smooth out the effects of the rush and give you a healthier stronger body and help with your self-esteem too!
3 Fiona K // Jun 13, 2008
High intensity exercise will cause a rise in your body's adrenalin, which will become depleted and this is what causes the lows. Try to find a less aggressive type of exercise that challenges the mind and the body
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