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Originally Posted by RustbeltRoyalty
Hi, folks. 
Does anybody find exercise, especially the more vigorous and exertive kind, a potential trigger for a manic episode? A few years ago, I became interested in fitness, started a cardio/strength regime, and went flying straight up. Lost 20 lbs in less then 2 months, worked out heavily for over an hour everyday, and even managed to stay on a strict 1500 calorie diet. It was way, way too much. Of course, looking back on it now, it was clearly a manic episode. Knowing what I do now, I'm a lot more apprehensive about exercising again.
The problem is that I'm in decent shape already, though, so things like walking around the block a few times aren't going to cut it. I'd really like to avoid the weight gain associated with antipsychotics, plus working out does feel great. It brings my stress level down plus it gives me a sense of accomplishment. The benefits do seem to outweigh the potential risk but still..
Has anybody ever gone through this, and if you do, how do you cope and manage?
Thank you for reading.
~Rust |
i am 68, female, and exercise 7 days a week; i live across the street from our health club and either i lift weights and take a spin class, or do a minimum of 30 min. on cardio machines and then lift weights. i take 25mg. seroquel nightly to sleep.
i believe exercise has more benefits than negatives….but i exercise early in the morning to burn off my mania and the music on my iPod is used only for exercise…very high energy, motivating and fast.
when i leave the club, i `shut it down' and try to keep things sane, quiet and non-stimulating. i am retired so i may be at a different stage in life as far as work, kids, etc. (am also married to a gym rat).
i have 100% bone density when i have that checked and my weight is good for my height and age. could never even think about not exercising and just came back from being out of the country for 3 weeks and used a band and improvised every way i could so i could exercise daily. ok, so i'm an exercise addict but am merely offering my input.