submitted 1 year ago by luthis@lemmy.nz to c/mensmentalhealth@lemmy.world

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I've started running (because I needed to do something) and I've motivated myself by paying for a 11km run (and I'm not wasting that good money I paid!).

I'm now able to run 3.4km without breaks. I've never been able to run like this before, so it took a while to get to that point, but it feels great.

It's super hard to motivate myself so I had a few tricks to get me outside and then it's just a matter of moving over the same easily achievable route until I'm home, and it doesn't take too long or feel like too much.

I highly recommend doing this, even if it's just brisk walking a couple km. Get a podcast or youtube video playing, zone out and move your legs.

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[-] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Totally agree. Outside exercise is the only anti depressant I need now. Used to take pills but I got lucky with finding riding my bike after work is much more effective.

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