Bipolar Disorder and Exercise

I’ve had a lot of physical injuries since my bipolar disorder diagnosis in 1995. A lot of it has to do with the 23 medications I tried. The up and down weight gain and the stress the meds put on my immune system have really taken a toll!

These days I focus on my physical health all day long.  I still struggle with my diet-oh well.  The future can always be different.

But I always exercise.

Why am I writing this? Because our physical bodies are something we can control when we have bipolar disorder.  Most of us can exercise- even when depressed.

I remind myself that the depression in my life is a reality- but so is my ability to take care of my body when my mind is not healthy.

What do you think?

Exercise makes us feel good!

Julie

PS:  That’s not me on the ball, though I do have one at home.

 

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