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Re:Exercise has 'similar effect' to therapy, study on depres... by weli on Friday February 20, 2026 @08:49AM (#47088016)
The problem is that people who are depressed often don't have the energy to change their lifestyle to start exercise, which requires significant effort.

That's why psychiatrists will suggest antidepressants or Electroconvulsive therapy (in extreme cases of depression) because clients are unable to help themselves.

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Re:Exercise has 'similar effect' to therapy, study on depres... by bobomonkey on Friday February 20, 2026 @01:06PM (#47091507)
Happens for physical heath too. I jumpstarted progress with GLP-1 and Statins and now I probably don't need them because I enjoy exercising and eating well.
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