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Old Oct 17, 2016, 10:18 PM
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Exercise is really helpful to me too, but it can be difficult when the weather is lousy, for multiple reasons. There's a vicious cycle to it where you have less energy, so you skip exercise, so you have less energy, which makes you less likely to exercise.

About a month ago I ran a half-marathon and hurt my hip. I couldn't run for almost three weeks, and during that time my mood fell HARD. Suicidal thoughts, everything. I started running again as soon as I could do it without pain even though I REALLY didn't want to. It seemed like the worst thing in the world when I wanted to just go to bed after work. But I forced it, because I knew I had to, and after just a few days of getting back on a regular exercise schedule the darkness started to lift.

My best advice is to find something that you actually enjoy. I do actually like running most of the time, which I know is kinda weird, but I HATE the treadmill, so I never bother with that. I also do indoor rock climbing, which I've found to be a really excellent way to vent frustration. Aggressively hauling yourself up a wall is cathartic and you feel a rush of accomplishment when you get to the top. It's a great mood booster for me.

What are you currently doing (or not doing) for exercise? Do you like it, or is it just a chore to help your brain chemistry? Exercise that you find difficult, but still fun, is much easier to talk yourself into doing when you don't feel the best.
Thanks for this!
bizi