Bipolar Type II Support Group

It was the best day for me mentally for months. The moment you finish and are on your way home it's like "bing" you feel something changing. For the rest of the day I felt so light and happy.

It might not be able to replace medicine but I think it can still do as much. My conclusion is that EVERYONE with mental problems should exercise at least 3-4 times a week, or even daily if they can.

My plan now is to go 6 times a week, take a break on sundays

I also forgot to mention that if you are having problems with sleep nothing helps more than exercise. It's strange it's like it gives you more energy in the day time but once it's nighttime you are more tired, so it balances it out to a more natural circle. First time in a long time I actually fell asleep before midnight and woke up early today.

Anyway I'm off to the gym second time now cya around.

I went through a 10 year period I went 2x a day to work out and taughte 20-25 spin classes a week, as well as doing personal training. I went to the extreme, and it caused a swing which took a while to medicate and to revamp my lifestyle.

I would suggest, start with 3-4 days and build up to 6. See where your balance is , it may not be 6 days a week. Just food for thought. Like I said the endorphins in combination with your meds is great but you walk a fine line.

Kudos on getting back to the gym. I lift 2x a week cardio three and I take 4 yoga classes a week.If you have not tried yoga I reccommend it, really connects body and mind.

Continue to feel well and you are defintely inspiring others to use exercise as part of staying well

is a great thing to do for any person with mental issues.

Bp-II and ADD here. Not sleeping enough has never been a problem, more like when I sleep (sometimes I **** [please no cursing ] it up and sleep in the daytime and am awake all night). But I always get my 8 hours.

Post edited by: FatherKarras, at: 09/23/2010 11:22 AM

good for our moods and good to tackle the weight gain implicated with many meds