Does working out when you are sad or depressed help? What is your way of helping yourself during these times?

[newboy78]

Whenever I feel low, sad or depressed all I do is hit the gym. I fell better sometimes after a long session motivating me to get back to my everyday routine. Now I have made hitting the gym my everyday routine giving me positive energy to tackle my emotions in the right way.

[AmandaYVR]

Take the MBTI personality test and see if you are a Sensor. They tend to experience their physical environment in ways that is different from Intuitives.

Exercise doesn't change my thinking or feelings. I feel close to the same after.

[XXblack88]

I find anything outdoorsy helps me. I found this out in my teen years.

[RealMarek]

Exercise has been found to be very effective at helping with depression and stress. I also found that taking a bath, going for walks outdoors, enjoying nature, painting helped me during difficult times.

[Psychotic_Buddhist]

A good workout, maybe a run, followed by self-analysis and meditation to find out if the depression stems from something I've done, said, or thought beforehand.

[dustybiker]

Always makes you feel better. Unless you have a migraine coming on. Then it’s a mistake. 🤯

[dustybiker]

Exercise raises endorphin levels in the blood. Same feel-good hormones as sex.

[newboy78]

Agreed!

[dustybiker]

@newboy78 👍🏻

[moonpie89]

I run until my legs can't move anymore. Such an incredible feeling. Running literally is my escape when I'm feeling overwhelmed

[Mtbgirl]

I think so. I don’t get depressed much but do feel stressed and a good work out or bike ride makes me feel amazing.

[mermaidcancermoon]

Hobbies and journaling helps me. Gym has always been more of a chore for me.

[Anonymous]

Good for you. Getting out of the head and into the body is wise. I do yoga, dance, cycle and long walks

[TroyDT2]

Running and lifting always help me on the rare occasions I get sad.

[msc545]

I find that a slow but long walk helps me (and others) a lot.

[alance99]

Its great to workout to release stress when a person is stressed

[ChillaxingLove]

Jogging helps me when I’m feeling down

[exitseven]

yes, I usually feel better after a good workout.