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I'm fat, /fit/. But I have a depressive illness so I find it hard to work out. I've managed to lose a lot of weight through diet and sporadic exercise but now I feel I have to commit to an exercise program and stick with it. But I know I can't because I've tried before and failed. I basically work hard for a week or two then I suffer a depressive episode and quit.

How do I get around this?
>> Anonymous
see a psychologist
or don't and live like that for the rest of your life
>> Anonymous
>>476585
I see a psychologist and I'm on lots of medication but it doesn't work. I really want some methods that I can use to improve my motivation.
>> Anonymous
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spot reduction
>> Anonymous
Look into electrical shock treatment. Only real cure for depression IMO.
>> Jernlov !zkraGArAss
counselling etc.
Find something to truly inspire you.
I dunno.
>> Anonymous
fuck medication. I've been depressed for almost a decade now (oldfag) and the only thing that keeps me going is a great gym workout. I have money, a wife, and a great job, but nothing besides lifting gets me going. Stick with it my friend, don't give in!
>> Anonymous
>>476611

inspiration and purpose...the two hardest things to find
>> Anonymous
i have intense depression.

no meds, 4% bf, 185 lbs, 6'2"

you wanna be miserable or happy with yourself?

man the fuck up.
>> Anonymous
>>476629

>4% bf, 185 lbs, 6'2"

pics
>> Anonymous
I have a similar problem. But I still manage to keep a routine going.

I always take a lot of caffeine and glutamine to get my energy up before a workout, to combat the fatigue of depression.

And when I lift weights, I think of nothing but the weights. Not my family or job or anything else, I just concentrate on the form and motion and put everything else aside, and that is sorta therapeutic for me.

Do you write down your workout results, whatever they may be? Weight loss/weight lifted/miles run? I find that being able to see the numbers laid out on a chart and seeing my gradual progress drives me to continue and constantly beat my personal best.

And then there's the satisfaction of looking better and being stronger or thinner or whatever your goal may be, the prospect of that alone should keep you going.

Above all, find a routine and stick with it no matter what. If you fail, you can fail knowing you still tried, and even that failure is progress. You can use that knowledge to do things different the next day.

Then again, why did you fail your previous routines? Maybe you were doing them improperly, or they were too intense or you weren't getting the results you wanted. Maybe researching a new routine would benefit.

Anyways, good luck, OP.
>> Anonymous
yoga - you'll feel less depressed afterwards. you can do it everyday and for hours and hours (if you want to)

read this:
http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=fightdz&dbid=12#discussion

make sure you get enough sunlight (30 minutes). lack of sunshine aggravates depression (as in SAD).
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>>476570
>> Anonymous
You drop your balls and work out.

Don't be such a bitch we're all fuckin depressed.
>> Anonymous
>>476643

I like you, you seem like a real good advice giver.

I read what you wrote, it's motivation ^_^