My Personal Story
As I grew up i decided to join the armed forces as you all know, this had a very harsh impact on my mental health, at the end of 2010 I was diagnosed with depression due to some factors around work. Regardless of the reasons why it changed my life.
I began to seek a rush of happiness whilst under this terrible un-medicated state, its was terrible. After some time I realised that going to the gym and really putting my heart into each session was the way out of the mess I was in mentally, it gave me such a buzz and left me feeling almost 'normal' for hours after a session so I became addicted. This lead to a complete career change as I fell in love with the gym.
Its a bit of a cliche but the gym certainly saved me mentally so imagine what it could do for you. Now I am perfectly fine it gives me an even better rush for even longer. All I'm saying in this is to really put the effort in and force your body to become addicted to those endorphins you get after a workout. It can only mean great things if you're loving attending the gym.
I have guys ask me on Twitter often if it would help them beat the spell of depression they're currently facing, I cant help but shout YES!!!! Its a fantastic way to brighten your day for free! (Apart from a gym membership of course).
Enough of my sob story, here's some science behind why it can help beat signs of depression from all angles.
I began to seek a rush of happiness whilst under this terrible un-medicated state, its was terrible. After some time I realised that going to the gym and really putting my heart into each session was the way out of the mess I was in mentally, it gave me such a buzz and left me feeling almost 'normal' for hours after a session so I became addicted. This lead to a complete career change as I fell in love with the gym.
Its a bit of a cliche but the gym certainly saved me mentally so imagine what it could do for you. Now I am perfectly fine it gives me an even better rush for even longer. All I'm saying in this is to really put the effort in and force your body to become addicted to those endorphins you get after a workout. It can only mean great things if you're loving attending the gym.
I have guys ask me on Twitter often if it would help them beat the spell of depression they're currently facing, I cant help but shout YES!!!! Its a fantastic way to brighten your day for free! (Apart from a gym membership of course).
Enough of my sob story, here's some science behind why it can help beat signs of depression from all angles.
Why Exercise Can Cure Depression
(Taken with consent from www.webmd.com)
What Are the Psychological Benefits of Exercise With Depression?Improved self-esteem is a key psychological benefit of regular physical activity. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain.
Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, known as a "runner's high," can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life.
Endorphins act as analgesics, which means they diminish the perception of pain. They also act as sedatives. They are manufactured in your brain, spinal cord, and many other parts of your body and are released in response to brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. The neuron receptors endorphins bind to are the same ones that bind some pain medicines. However, unlike with morphine, the activation of these receptors by the body's endorphins does not lead to addiction or dependence.
Regular exercise has been proven to:
What Are the Psychological Benefits of Exercise With Depression?Improved self-esteem is a key psychological benefit of regular physical activity. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain.
Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, known as a "runner's high," can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life.
Endorphins act as analgesics, which means they diminish the perception of pain. They also act as sedatives. They are manufactured in your brain, spinal cord, and many other parts of your body and are released in response to brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. The neuron receptors endorphins bind to are the same ones that bind some pain medicines. However, unlike with morphine, the activation of these receptors by the body's endorphins does not lead to addiction or dependence.
Regular exercise has been proven to:
- Reduce stress
- Ward off anxiety and feelings of depression
- Boost self-esteem
- Improve sleep
- It strengthens your heart.
- It increases energy levels.
- It lowers blood pressure.
- It improves muscle tone and strength.
- It strengthens and builds bones.
- It helps reduce body fat.
- It makes you look fit and healthy.
Ben's Story @bbfb10So I've been speaking to a follower on Twitter for some time who's really struggling with depression at the moment, I've offered him help via programs and diet plans etc, he's taken the help and really put it into practice, Please keep up to date with how he's doing and what his next steps are.
Please check out his own personal blog that he has allowed me to put a link to on here for you guys to look at. It's a great way to get a good idea of how dark it can be sometimes. So please don't give it a miss its a good read. www.bens-depression-journey.blogspot.co.uk |