Comments on: Knock Out Depression With Exercise http://artofmanliness.com/2008/02/19/knock-out-depression-with-exercise/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:41:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: There’s More to Life Than Six Pack Abs http://artofmanliness.com/2008/02/19/knock-out-depression-with-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-97820 There’s More to Life Than Six Pack Abs Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:47:36 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=53#comment-97820 [...] your brain power, help your heart, prevent Alzheimers, alleviate stress, and knock out your depression. but if the focus of your workouts is [...] [...] your brain power, help your heart, prevent Alzheimers, alleviate stress, and knock out your depression. but if the focus of your workouts is [...]

]]> By: MickG http://artofmanliness.com/2008/02/19/knock-out-depression-with-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-70883 MickG Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:15:17 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=53#comment-70883 I think one thing that is being left out of this discussion is the fact that the claims made about antidepressants by drug companies are not proven to be 100% factual. So many people with depression go around talking about "chemical imbalances" and major depressive "disorder" and do not realize that all of this information is based on a theory that has to this day has not been scientifically proven to be 100% true. The comparison of depression to diabetes or any other measurable illness is invalid because unlike any of these diseases, major depressive disorder is a subjective diagnosis that cannot be accurately measured. In fact, evidence has been mounting for years that the "chemical imbalance theory” of depression and other mood disorders may not be true at all. A quick glance at the package insert/prescribing information of any SSRI on the market today will reveal that these drugs "may" or are "thought to work by correcting a chemical imbalance" however their exact mechanisms of action and effects of long term use are actually unknown. In addition, while there are some people out there that believe that they will have to take these drugs for the rest of their lives to correct this so-called chemical imbalance, the ugly truth is that they often stop working for people after 10-15 years of use. Furthermore, these drugs have been proven to increase the risk of suicide in children, teens, and young adults and the effects of long term use have not been studied. While they may have their place in life threatening situations for acute relief, they are no more fool proof or scientifically sound then recommendations of exercise and certainly far more risky. I think one thing that is being left out of this discussion is the fact that the claims made about antidepressants by drug companies are not proven to be 100% factual. So many people with depression go around talking about “chemical imbalances” and major depressive “disorder” and do not realize that all of this information is based on a theory that has to this day has not been scientifically proven to be 100% true. The comparison of depression to diabetes or any other measurable illness is invalid because unlike any of these diseases, major depressive disorder is a subjective diagnosis that cannot be accurately measured. In fact, evidence has been mounting for years that the “chemical imbalance theory” of depression and other mood disorders may not be true at all. A quick glance at the package insert/prescribing information of any SSRI on the market today will reveal that these drugs “may” or are “thought to work by correcting a chemical imbalance” however their exact mechanisms of action and effects of long term use are actually unknown. In addition, while there are some people out there that believe that they will have to take these drugs for the rest of their lives to correct this so-called chemical imbalance, the ugly truth is that they often stop working for people after 10-15 years of use. Furthermore, these drugs have been proven to increase the risk of suicide in children, teens, and young adults and the effects of long term use have not been studied. While they may have their place in life threatening situations for acute relief, they are no more fool proof or scientifically sound then recommendations of exercise and certainly far more risky.

]]> By: Billy http://artofmanliness.com/2008/02/19/knock-out-depression-with-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-59544 Billy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:41:19 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=53#comment-59544 Yes, depression is such a big topic for both men and women. People who do not understand depression usually have the mentality that all you need to do is 'pull your socks up'. Well, no need for me to tell you that that is rubbish. But then to say, all you need to do is see a doctor, take some drugs and spend time with family is not that much different. To prescribe stuff for something so complex is always rubbish whether it is exercise or drugs. I've not been diagnosed with depression so I find it hard to empathise with people who have it. Still many times, I've not been able to get through situations alone. I agree with the comment above that a man will be able to ask for help. Yes, depression is such a big topic for both men and women. People who do not understand depression usually have the mentality that all you need to do is ‘pull your socks up’. Well, no need for me to tell you that that is rubbish. But then to say, all you need to do is see a doctor, take some drugs and spend time with family is not that much different. To prescribe stuff for something so complex is always rubbish whether it is exercise or drugs.

I’ve not been diagnosed with depression so I find it hard to empathise with people who have it. Still many times, I’ve not been able to get through situations alone. I agree with the comment above that a man will be able to ask for help.

]]> By: Baniz http://artofmanliness.com/2008/02/19/knock-out-depression-with-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-11928 Baniz Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:28:05 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=53#comment-11928 If you want my advice docters should prescibe them exercise and give them enough laughing gas that they have a smile on their face. If you want my advice docters should prescibe them exercise and give them enough laughing gas that they have a smile on their face.

]]> By: Me http://artofmanliness.com/2008/02/19/knock-out-depression-with-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-5207 Me Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:08:00 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=53#comment-5207 Great article. Thank you. I did it myself, I am curing my depression with exercise every day. This is the only way for me and it really really works. Also, I now look fantastic! That helps to some extent but the most important thing is just increased energy, endorphins, increased circulation, all the things that make me feel better and happier and stronger biochemically. Looking good alone isn't enough but it helps to feel proud of my fit and strong body as well. Along with daily rebounding and pilates, I follow a raw food lifestyle. Great article. Thank you. I did it myself, I am curing my depression with exercise every day. This is the only way for me and it really really works. Also, I now look fantastic! That helps to some extent but the most important thing is just increased energy, endorphins, increased circulation, all the things that make me feel better and happier and stronger biochemically. Looking good alone isn’t enough but it helps to feel proud of my fit and strong body as well. Along with daily rebounding and pilates, I follow a raw food lifestyle.

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