I saw a new medical doctor as my old one retired and he prescribed the same thing for my depression and high blood pressure: exercise. Only he wanted me to do it every day! I didn't realize how unrealistic it was, what a giant lifestyle change it would be. I tried for four weeks, walking on a treadmill.

I felt quite a bit worse. I was head-to-toe in muscle soreness, aches and pains. I was so tired from exercising that my housework and hygiene suffered. When i took time off to let a particularly intense pain heal i didn't get back to it.

I have trouble taking a shower. Why did my GP think i could manage exercise? I have high blood pressure and i know he is going to call me in when i request a renewal of my blood pressure meds. I dread it because i am on private disability benefits so in a sense my doctor is my boss. He has to fill out a form every year giving my status and with me not exercising he could indicate i am NOT co-operating in treatment.

Just so exhausted all the time. Exercise may work for some people, but not for me.