[adviceneeded72]

Is it true that working out is help with Bi-Polar symptoms? I just joined a gym in hopes of that but I'm curious if it was just a waste of money.
I am currently taking:
Geodon 80mg 2/day
Tegretol 400mg ER 2/day
Lamictal 100mg 1/day
Klonopin 1mg 3/day

[tamisomuch]

It helps me. Tryy to make it a routine like 3 times a week for me, so for example you make promise to yourself to go there at least 3 times a week no matter how you feel that week. I mean either depressed, hypo/manic, or normal. Good luck and hugs!

[GALAXYGAL]

Working out does wonders for Bipolar symptoms. It helps me to sleep. The gym is a great idea and working out with others will help to motivate you.

[Nightside of Eden]

Working out is always good because it will improve your physical health and help prevent some med-related issues like weight gain. But I've never found it to be much help with my bipolar symptoms. Really, I wish something so simple worked for me.

[vans1974]

I love going to the gym...it totally helps because it releases endorphins! It's just not lastly though, like taking proper meds is!

[CozyMellie]

Working out is great for everyone!! I workout 3 times week in addition to taking my medication regularly and it's definitely part of my lifestyle now.

Does your gym have classes???

I would suggest taking a class that meets regularly. Having an instructor to push you will make it worth your money. I know myself and if I didn't have a trainer or a class to go to, I would find every excuse in the world not to go. I've wasted so much money in the past on gym memberships that I never used - now all I do are classes.

[pawn78]

yes, i used exercise to combat depression for years instead of meds. I still exercise regularly. it is great.

[Big Moma]

We all take some pills. Vitamins are wise too. I try to exercise some too. I think it is good. Use wisdom always plenty of rest and healthy food and be smart. Pray and God will give you inspired ideas. God bless!

[bunanaz]

I find that exercise in general improves my mood, helps with sleep, increases my energy level, and gets me socially engaged. Eating well is also contributes to my feeling well. During the more stable times in my life, I was active with a local climbing gym, yoga studio, or cycling club. There are so many meetup groups and clubs that center around exercise and physical activity that are relatively inexpensive.

[lilypup]

Exercise helps maintain weight and gives good cardio activity. Yoga relieves stress and also helps with balance. Balance is a problem for me with my meds.

[LastQuestion]

Regular exercise is one of the best activities one can engage in to manage mental health, regardless of whether or not someone has a mental illness. Strenuous cardiovascular exercise is especially effective.

Sustained and regular physical exertion initiates a variety of physiological and neurological effects that no medication, diet, or other forms of coping can compensate for. Neuroplasticity, chemical balance, sleep cycle, physical well being are all affected by exercise far more effectively than medications and can, in fact, help to mitigate side effects presented by meds.

[eleckra69]

Yes, it's quite effective for a short time.