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1. It didn't work for me, although I know it works for many.

Fri May 10, 2013, 05:20 PM

May 2013

I did cardio and yoga regularly in an effort to manage my depression. I ended up heart-healthy and relaxed and depressed.

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Exercise for patients with major depression: What kind, how intense, how often? [View all] bananas May 2013 OP

It didn't work for me, although I know it works for many. Brickbat May 2013 #1

Well, 2 of the three results are good things caraher May 2013 #5

But still that is a benefit Yo_Mama May 2013 #14

Can't say it really works for me, either... AngryOldDem May 2013 #22

Climb the mountains ErikJ May 2013 #2

Beautiful quote, thanks lovemydog May 2013 #20

Life begins at 8000'. nt bemildred May 2013 #29

My dad used to say go outside and blow the stink off of you. Hassin Bin Sober May 2013 #31

How Much Exercise Is Needed To Fight Symptoms Of Depression? bananas May 2013 #4

Absolutely, me too. (nt) enough May 2013 #7

Same here and my PTSD, the more of a sweat you work up the better. Katashi_itto May 2013 #9

It works for me. murielm99 May 2013 #32

Yes it does FreeState May 2013 #11

It had an immediate effect WHILE exercising tblue May 2013 #27

Helped me I think neffernin May 2013 #8

too much exercise can make it worse with some patients zazen May 2013 #12

It helps me sometimes especially when I'm under major stress.... Historic NY May 2013 #13

Get as much oxygen as possible through your system The Green Manalishi May 2013 #15

Exactly - Get the blood flowing. Marie Marie May 2013 #16

Wow. Really? tblue May 2013 #28

I wonder if there's a difference between in-door and out-door exercise Ron Obvious May 2013 #17

I've wondered the same thing duhneece May 2013 #19

If people walked 20 to 30 minutes ever other day they would all be ThomThom May 2013 #23

It's not only the exercise but the interaction with other people Lydia Leftcoast May 2013 #24

I do 100 ft. staircase every day. ErikJ May 2013 #30

I would think that some is better than none Nikia May 2013 #26