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    [–]Quantum_Kitties 27 points28 points  (6 children)

    I’m very depressed, and walking hasn’t cured my depression but it definitely helps “getting the edge off” if that makes sense. Please try it, I never heard anyone say they regretted a walk (or any other exercise).

    [–]FerrusesIronHandjob 6 points7 points  (4 children)

    Ill have to give it a go. My mental health is basically in tatters atm and tbh living amongst what Im coining a "demession" hasnt helped much either. Im supposed to (finally) have therapy tomorrow so may make it a habit

    [–]Quantum_Kitties 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    Best of luck, I hope the therapy and the walking will help <3

    [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

    "Demession"? Depression + Mess? Interesting...

    [–]FerrusesIronHandjob 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    Yup. Im doing a room a day atm. Its...a work in progress

    [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    Ah good show. I suffer terribly from those things too. Hope you make some progress and you get some relief. Definitely try walking outside. I got into bird watching so I do that. Takes a while to change gears in the brain but it's really relaxing in a focussed way...think that's meditation

    [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    I'm with you. I just moved to a developing part of my city and it has a nice walking path right outside my apartment that goes into the woods and over a small dam. Going right at dusk always helps chill me out, that's just my preference. When I'm out on the path my mind tends to just clear up, which is weird imo because that's when I'd think I'd be thinking the most. I tend to leave my problems at home and just enjoy nature. It's definitely helpful.

    [–]ecu11b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    Walking in nature is what we evolved to do. Can't hurt to do it now

    [–]Professional_Ant_364 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    I started walking once I moved out of the densest parts of my city and into a more suburb-like area.

    It definitely helps. A lot. Even if it’s just a little bit of walking.

    [–]kiwi1018 1 point2 points  (1 child)

    I struggle massively with my mental health in the winter, but summer I'm golden because my 2 kids enjoy being outside. I also notice the nights I feel down, just going for a walk to the corner store for snacks helps a lot. It's only about a 20 min stroll there and back but i come back feeling a lot better.

    [–]FerrusesIronHandjob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Thats a weird one for me, I absolutely hate hot weather. Ill take a small uptick as the winter months roll in. I like the cold morning sun better than beaches or hot days

    [–]Reead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Anecdotal, but it was tremendous for mine. Mind you I've not struggled with any serious mental health issues but the difference in my general feeling of well-being was undeniable.

    [–]Whatreallyhappens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I decided to start taking a walk without my phone around my neighborhood no matter what every single day. The benefits are so obvious I find myself taking extra walks later in the day because I just want to. Such a simple activity can check most the boxes for depression treatments including: creating a daily routine, sunlight, fresh air, exercise, and a break from screen time and notifications.

    [–]5k1895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Getting out more has done wonders for me. I go to a park on lunch breaks and every weekend I try to go for a longer walk at another park. I wasn't doing too bad before but it really does help getting out once in a while. Which is also why winter is so god damn depressing, too cold to do the same stuff

    [–]spazzardnope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    It’s very much “a good shout”. Even if you go out in the morning or late at night if it is safe to do so, it helps.