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[Olinick]

The past couple of days I have been writing about how great I felt after starting an exercise class. Today the depression came creeping back into me. I have the class tonight and it is going to be a struggle to push myself to go. I wish I could more than a couple of days at a time to feel good.

[Punk1977]

I just wanted to say that you keep doing what you are doing!!If there is 1 thing I have learned with this depression thing,its as soon as you get a glimpse of light,that devil jumps back on you full force!He wants you back where you were,in the darkness. You keep pushing forward,I promise the more you do,the easier it will become,but you have to fight.Just remember, you can't see the stars,without the darkness!!

[Olinick in reply to Punk1977]

That was an awesome way of putting it. Thank you. I should write it down and have it as a reminder.

[Hidden]

Keep at it, don't give in.

Exercise is excellent, it might take a while to feel the full benefit of it so don't give up, keep going.

[Olinick in reply to Hidden]

You are so right. I think I was able to keep the anxiety and depression in better control when I taught exercise classes. I had to stop because I developed asthma and ended up stopping exercise all together about 7 years ago. When I think back it seems like the anxiety and depression has been out of control more than it has been in control. I did make myself go tonight and it has helped. I will go again on Monday.

[Hidden in reply to Olinick]

Good stuff

Keep going.

[mdesignme]

I agree ,YES Keep moving forward .I say it often and you can too. "I got this"

[Lindabellle]

Hurray! I am glad you made it to class! Pat yourself on the back! If it wasn't for my dog, there would be many days that I likely wouldn't leave the house. Fortunately, he needs a walk everyday. I am a teacher on summer break so don't have to leave the house for work.

[peanutbuttercup]

What kind of exercise class did you teach? I exercise pretty regularly, but I was thinking of going to a yoga class. Do you have any expertise with that?

[Olinick in reply to peanutbuttercup]

I use to teach exercise classes, mostly water aerobics but I had to give it up several years ago due to the chemicals affecting my asthma. The class I am doing now is one I am taking. When I gave up teaching the weight just piled on so I am trying to get in shape again. I have done yoga classes and found them great for stretching, relaxation and to help deal with the anxiety and depression. The downside is the expense.

[MT2018]

Not sure why you can't go more often but there's always walking or turning music on at home and doing some dancing or stretching! Yay for feeling better! Don't forget to sleep enough and to eat healthy too! If I eat junk, I get depressed and feel horrible all over. Stick to clean eating and skip the chemicals! Hope today is a better day for you!