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    Default Big surprise: depression.

    I almost feel bad posting this. I'm sure you guys have read it a thousand times - but yes, I'm suffering from depression. I had been exercising for at least a half an hour a day but then I hurt my back pretty bad. As soon as I quit, I became depressed to the point of being suicidal. Sadly, this is a cycle for me - I always go about two weeks sticking to a perfect exercise routine, then end up hurting myself.
    I got off of birth control thinking it was just mood swings, but I'm still sad. Now it's been a couple weeks without exercise, but the depression's still here. I'm planning on becoming a psychologist, so it seems silly to go to one.

    I just really want to be happy again. My friends are starting to notice I'm not the same, which is the saddest part of all. Plus lately I've been suffering from migraines, regardless of sleep of exercise patterns. I've had some tough relationships but I think I'm doing okay. Do you think this is something emotional, or is it biological? Maybe exercise makes up for a lack of serotonin or something?

    I know many of you have been here before, so any advice is greatly appreciated.

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    Default Re: Big surprise: depression.

    If u plan on being a psychologist then u have to accept that if therapy is good for your patients it's good for you. You cant have that attitude that if u want to be a psychologist you cannot see one, it's quite the opposite. When I studied psychology my lecturer said that everyone who wants to practice as a psychologist should have therapy themselves so that if there are any underlying issues that could effect them as a counsellor they will be aware of them.

    Exercise is very important to mental health. I NEED the gym in order to cope with my anxiety disorder.

    I think you should go and talk to someone. If it's happening so often you need to get to what's behind it. It's a terrible way to feel and it's not good to let it go on for long coz then it can disrupt your whole life.

    Take care and I hope u feel better really soon.
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    Default Re: Big surprise: depression.

    have you hit the tanning salon for some short sessions to help with seasonal depression if it's that?

    for me, 5HTP, vitamin c, magnesium and water (I just wrote that all in a diff post except for the five htp) and sometimes an energy pill called appuloss really helps my mood. but then again, so does my dog.

    I think L-tyrosine and 5HTP both help replace serotonin. your local whole foods (if you have one) could recommend a whole slew of stuff to try.

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    Default Re: Big surprise: depression.

    Quote Originally Posted by MichelleJade View Post
    I'm planning on becoming a psychologist, so it seems silly to go to one.
    I think that a lot of doctors in the profession still go and talk out their problems. Maybe you should re think your position and go and talk to a professional.

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    Default Re: Big surprise: depression.

    I don't know why it seems silly to go to a psychologist just because you're studying to be one. Do student hairdressers cut their own hair? I'm betting no. Some things you just need another person for, even if you're already a professional.

    Also if you have a regular pattern of hurting yourself after working out for a few weeks, then maybe you need a couple sessions with a personal trainer too so that you know how to work out without getting hurt. You want a sustainable exercise plan that fits your lifestyle, not gung-ho spurts that end with you bedridden.

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    Default Re: Big surprise: depression.

    My female partner gets the same effects from exercise (every other day cardio) that I do from antidepressants. So yes. If your neurochemistry is anything like hers, you basically just went off yours. It's not all in your head.

    If you keep hurting yourself at the gym, and it happens with more than one routine, you may want to consider hiring a personal trainer. One big thing they're trained in is preventing injuries...
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    Default Re: Big surprise: depression.

    I understand how you feel. If I don't work out I get pretty depressed. I need to Run, it really helps with my stress. I'm also very sensitive to the foods I eat....i.e. crashing from sugar, that's why a low carb diet works well for me.
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