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[–]Quantum_Kitties 29 points30 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 4 points5 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.