Posted by Caedmon on April 7, 2006, at 20:30:24
In reply to Re: Drugs versus Psychotherapy - Backlash?, posted by SLS on April 7, 2006, at 19:42:14
You're right Scott, there isn't a way to do a placebo version of exercise. (Well, maybe those ab roller devices could work? Heh.) And I do think that different types of depression respond differently.
From the perspective of a patient, exercise is sometimes a daunting prospect when depressed, and when I'm *really* depressed it's almost impossible. But when I'm recovered, I exercise. It's not just the mental health aspect, I mean there are a million reasons to exercise. It's just good for you. There's very little downside to it.
I mean, the worst thing that could happen is you end up healthier. I wish I could say this about most psych meds.
- C
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