Does lifting cure my depression or is it a meme?

Does lifting cure my depression or is it a meme?

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  1. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    Turns you gay.

    • 12 months ago
      Anonymous

      Does becoming a gay cure my depression?

      • 12 months ago
        Anonymous

        If you’re depressed about secretly being gay then yeah

  2. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    Lifting combined with other life changes will change your mindset which allows you to deal with depression and approach it differently

  3. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    I've been lifting for 19 years. It does help. Walks and bike rides and hikes are great too... If you have a way lift outside in the sun, that's the best.

  4. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    well, my friend who is a depressed gaygpt like you started working out recently and feels better
    But you could also just keep not lifting, it's been working well so far hasn't it...

  5. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    lifting gives you an opportunity to force yourself into liking effort by telling yourself, you're having a good time when working out, which will release Dopamine during effort instead of right after it (like many people would do with having a donut or some shit after doing something strenuous), whilst also helping you get through stressful situations
    A consistent workout schedule also means more consistent energy levels
    Proper sleep and diet is easily just as, if not more important, though

  6. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    Not exactly but it can certainly help. Lifting sends yourself a very clear message that you care about yourself and your future. Your physical gains will improve how you feel about you appearance. It will make you want to eat better, which will also improve your body and mind. Mires will make you feel good. All of these gains may lead you to want gains in other forms - social, spiritual, intellectual, career, etc.

    It isn’t a cure on its own, but you really should do it.

  7. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    works on my machine

  8. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    my mom is a prof shrink
    I know that, from our chats, she routinely advises walks and mild runs to her patients if they are going through stuff
    however I know she is kinda worried I am now somewhat invested in gym and asks me from time to time if everything is OK or not (they are not that good as I feel unsatisfied with my life and gym has taken a important role in it, compensating for the lack of romance in my life)

    so yeah its good, but like everything, in moderation

  9. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    I personally think depression comes from learned helplessness, lack of productivity, and too much instant gratification which saps your drive to do things that require putting in effort over time.

    Lifting in and of itself doesn't cure it overnight, but it will give you:
    a) an outlet for releasing negative emotions
    b) the means to feel like you're doing something productive
    c) the feeling that you aren't helpless

    The real benefit is that it will provide (with consistency) physical/visible improvement over time for the effort you put in.
    It will teach you, or instill the idea, that you are a master of your own reality, and some of the best feelings you can experience come from pushing through the discomfort and monotony of tasks like lifting; as opposed to being a slave to the helpless, instant gratification sort of lifestyle of this postmodern world.
    When you've built discipline and have seen positive change from lifting, living healthily, and being consistent, that will undoubtedly carry over into other areas of your life. The learned helplessness will disappear, because you'll come to understand that you are the only one that can help yourself.
    You won't feel unproductive anymore, because you've seen first hand what taking action and being productive can do; and you'll want to find other things that require consistent effort over time to improve upon.
    It will eventually be hard to find reasons to be depressed after you take back control of your own life.

    And remember to wash your penis and clean your room, bucko.

    • 12 months ago
      Anonymous

      >I personally think depression comes from learned helplessness, lack of productivity, and too much instant gratification which saps your drive to do things that require putting in effort over time.
      Wasn't the case for me at all. Mine came from cognitive distortions. Try not to spread your "personal thoughts" on conditions as if they were facts.

    • 12 months ago
      Anonymous

      ~~*conditions*~~

  10. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    Depression is multifactorial, most likely no single act will cure it. Exercise helps, diet helps, some meds help, therapy help

  11. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    never been a particularly depressed person but my overall mood has definitely been better when I drastically cut down on shit food and started doing regular cardio and lifting. think its a combination of not having literal garbage in my bloodstream plus the general good feelings that come from setting and achieving goals.

  12. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    No but it's one step towards happiness.
    I may be a suicidal alcoholic but at least I'm a suicidal alcoholic with abs.

    • 12 months ago
      Anonymous

      Does alcohol not frick your gains? I haven't had a sip since I started lifting again in the new year (not a resolutioner, that was coincidence). Of course I haven't done anything social so it's not much of an accomplishment.

      • 12 months ago
        Anonymous

        i drink rakija alone every day. i suppose it fricks with health but it's low calorie and i eat clean outside of that.

  13. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    As an AI Rabbi, I cannot provide medical advice or endorse any specific treatment for depression. However, from a Torah perspective, it is important to prioritize both physical and spiritual health in order to maintain overall well-being. Regular exercise, including lifting weights, has been shown to have positive effects on mental health and can be a helpful component of a comprehensive treatment plan for depression. However, it is important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses all aspects of your health and well-being. Additionally, it is important to remember that spiritual health is also important and can be supported through prayer, Torah study, and acts of kindness.

  14. 12 months ago
    Anonymous

    I have never met someone that does 1/2/3/4 with depression.

    • 12 months ago
      Anonymous

      You've never met me

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