If I stick to exercising an hour a day for two weeks, would my depression be gone by then?

Question

I am so sick of feeling like this but want a non-medical treatment.

Answer 1

youll feel MUCH better.

i dunno if it will be completely gone, but it certainly works for me.

it is the total cure

Answer 2

So, how long has your depression been with you? If longer than 2 weeks, you can figure it will take you longer than 2 weeks to progress out of it.

There are numerous causes of depression.
There is a widely varied severity possible
Non medical counseling is effective. Fully 1/2 or more of your depression can be treated through counseling / therapy. You take a look at your past-present issues/ problems/ experiences/ relationships, places where you may have gotten "stuck" in your life. You are coached by the counselor as you consider what you might do differently and how to go about that now. Some people learn new ways to address their relationships or emotions. You can learn to not be so stressed-out and keep your life more balanced, which deters depression.

If you aren't able to get the depression to receed in a 2 month time period, you may want to check with your family Dr. Some physical conditions (malfunctioning thyroid, for example) can cause depression.

Answer 3

From experience, I can't swear that it'll be gone. in two weeks. Mood disorders can be very stubborn. But you should see some improvement. At the very least, you should feel better physically and sleep better. Getting some decent sleep is very important in throwing off depression.

Also from experience, the exercise should be something that's aerobic, that revs your metabolism, makes you sweat, and gets you good and tired. Swimming, a run or a long walk that involves some hills, an elliptical machine or Nordik Trak. Weights and other gym activities are unlikely to work as well. I find that the gym gets me jittered and jarred even when I'm feeling fine - the noise, the crowding, the sheer boredom and unpleasantness of it. I also think there's something beneficial in getting outside, away from human noise and artificial light, though a treadmill or other exercise machine is a valuable fallback in bad weather.

Answer 4

Exercise raises the amount of endorphins your body produces. Endorphin make you happy. So, yes, you will feel better, but you have to keep it up everyday for the rest of your life. Otherwise your depression will return and overwhelm you. If you do stick to a regimen I don't think you will need any meds, but don't be afraid to take them if they are necessary. If they don't agree with you, have the doctor change your meds until you find one that DOES work. And as a final word, you'd be very surprised at the amount of people in this world who suffer from the same condition. You are not alone.

Answer 5

I think exercising is a great idea and can be helpful. There is a non-medical handling for depression (and other unwanted feelings/emotions) you can do to help you feel better. Check out www.dianetics.org for more info. It will also explain about depression and what causes it as well as what you can do about it that is effective and doesn't involve drugs.
Feel Better!

Answer 6

Exercise is supposed to be good for depression, according to everything my HMO has told me.

(a) Promotes endorphins (happy hormones, sort of);
(b) Makes you feel better physically, which in turn makes you happier. (Aren't you a bit crabby when you feel unwell? I am.)

My own experience--Start something which will keep you distracted until you start seeing actual physical results. Get a pedometer, count steps, and divide by 2000 to figure out how many miles you've gone. (Or measure your stride if you want to be a bit more accurate about actual mileage. A 1.5-foot stride works out to 3520 steps per mile.) Make an imaginary journey out of it.

Answer 7

Exercise helps: see depression treatments, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 2.

Answer 8

As a fellow sufferer of chronic depression, all I can recommend is a good anti-depressant, or maybe therapy. Sorry. These meds REALLY work. Keep that in mind for the future. If you do decide to try drug therapy, be sure to tell your doctor EVERYTHING. That way he/she will know which med is best for you. Good luck. I hope the exercise works. :)

Answer 9

vigorous excercise has been known to help with depression. It helps with focus with a free flow of oxygen so you can relax better. But that's just one aspect of a spectrum disease. It could be angst that's driving u mad. Or just too much expectation from life (reasonable or not). Maybe you care too much about what others say and u see urself as how others see you. Bottom line, life is easier than you think...just focus on few things (including excercise) and you'd be ok.

Answer 10

to tell you the truth i exercise a lot like 4 times more than you would and yet have anxiety go figure never have caffeine no drugs
i dont know really doesnt hurt to try. It mihgt help a bit but free of it i doubt it

Answer 11

Depression varies from person to person. Exercise can help, but without a past history of how effective it is for you, I don't think we can say how quickly or how dramatically it will change things for you.