Comments on: Exercise and Depression http://crclips.com/lib/2005/11/22/exercise-and-depression/ Historical Clips from 'Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life' Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:51:21 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mike M http://crclips.com/lib/2005/11/22/exercise-and-depression/#comment-201 Mike M Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:49:46 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=152#comment-201 Ive been suffering from depression all my life. 5 years ago I finally sought out help. I saw a therapist and I am currently taking Wellbutrin and Effexsor. I have always been athletic and enjoyed sports but until recently I have only exercised sporadically over the last 10 years. Now Im involved in sports and get exercise at least 3 times a week hoping to elevate my declining mood. I enjoy playing and do well at what ever I play. Although I enjoy the "release" during exercise I end up feeling very angry and intollerent towards people/things/life for the next day or so. In the end my body feels good, but I revert back to the grumpy jerk Ive been trying so hard not to be. Ive been suffering from depression all my life. 5 years ago I finally sought out help. I saw a therapist and I am currently taking Wellbutrin and Effexsor.

I have always been athletic and enjoyed sports but until recently I have only exercised sporadically over the last 10 years.

Now Im involved in sports and get exercise at least 3 times a week hoping to elevate my declining mood. I enjoy playing and do well at what ever I play. Although I enjoy the “release” during exercise I end up feeling very angry and intollerent towards people/things/life for the next day or so. In the end my body feels good, but I revert back to the grumpy jerk Ive been trying so hard not to be.

]]> By: Managing Editor http://crclips.com/lib/2005/11/22/exercise-and-depression/#comment-200 Managing Editor Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:09:30 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=152#comment-200 Hi Diana, That sounds pretty exciting! Our section on <a href="http://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/index.html" rel="nofollow">Psychological Tests and Quizzes</a> includes a few of the more commonly used screening tests for depression and anxiety (as well as some references to the research surrounding them), if that would be any help. All the best, Greg Hi Diana,

That sounds pretty exciting!

Our section on Psychological Tests and Quizzes includes a few of the more commonly used screening tests for depression and anxiety (as well as some references to the research surrounding them), if that would be any help.

All the best,
Greg

]]> By: Diana C. Baker http://crclips.com/lib/2005/11/22/exercise-and-depression/#comment-199 Diana C. Baker Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:45:50 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=152#comment-199 I administer a Mental Health Peer Support Group/Drop-in center. We have recently been awarded a mini-grant to purchase exercise equipment ( treadmill, eliptical bike , etc.) so that we can become more fit and reduce depression and anxiety. We will need to track our outcomes in both physical health and reduction of depression and anxiety. Are there any surveys, charts or analytical instruments that could help us? I administer a Mental Health Peer Support Group/Drop-in center. We have recently been awarded a mini-grant to purchase exercise equipment ( treadmill, eliptical bike , etc.) so that we can become more fit and reduce depression and anxiety. We will need to track our outcomes in both physical health and reduction of depression and anxiety. Are there any surveys, charts or analytical instruments that could help us?

]]> By: Sinead Tierney http://crclips.com/lib/2005/11/22/exercise-and-depression/#comment-198 Sinead Tierney Wed, 08 Feb 2006 11:32:04 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=152#comment-198 I am currently researching my dissertation on "The benefits of exercise on persons suffering from depression" i would appreciate if anyone could help me with studies or research. Thanks I am currently researching my dissertation on “The benefits of exercise on persons suffering from depression” i would appreciate if anyone could help me with studies or research.
Thanks

]]> By: Doug Robb http://crclips.com/lib/2005/11/22/exercise-and-depression/#comment-197 Doug Robb Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:49:21 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=152#comment-197 I have personally had success with exercise improving the symptoms of depression. I have recently completed a trial program with 4 participants suffering from various degrees of depression. After 12 weeks of structured personal training, 3 of the 4 are in remission and the fourth has improved from a classification of severe depression to one of mild depression. These results were better than expected. In the new year, I will be working with 20+ participants. If anyone has any questions, my email is [personal email address deleted -- please post web references only] I have personally had success with exercise improving the symptoms of depression.

I have recently completed a trial program with 4 participants suffering from various degrees of depression. After 12 weeks of structured personal training, 3 of the 4 are in remission and the fourth has improved from a classification of severe depression to one of mild depression.

These results were better than expected. In the new year, I will be working with 20+ participants.

If anyone has any questions, my email is [personal email address deleted -- please post web references only]

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