The powerful connection between exercise and mental health
Short story about me, I was depressed for aound 6 years between 2019 to mid 2024. My diet was garbage, i did no exercise, I was borderline obese and had no energy or confidence. My sleeping pattern was messed up, I would sleep at 3-4 am and wake up in the after noon. I was exhausted all the time, had brain fog and did not want to live. I never attempted suicide but it was on my mind daily and I felt trapped and hopeless.
Since mid 2024 I made a commitment to myself to turn my life around. I started by slowly fixing my diet, cutting out processed junk food and did daily exercise and meditation. I started to see a therapist and went back on antidepressants and took vitamins for my anxiety. I also stopped taking alcohol and reduced caffeine intake and slept at a more reasonable time, ensuring 7-8 hours a day. I took walks in nature and reconnected with friends and joined gym classes.
Exercise, and a healthy diet and therapy has changed my life.
Good luck everyone
