a Using Exercise to Treat Depression by ricocox | Sep 14, 2020 | Exercise And The Mind, Rico Cox
When people are depressed, the last thing they want to do is leave their bed, let alone perform any type of self-care. Study after study has shown, however, that forcing yourself to exercise can have an enormous positive impact on your mental health. Psychologists often talk about a coping skill called opposite action. It means that whatever your depression is telling you to do, you should automatically do the opposite. If depression is reciting a negative internal dialog, you can pair opposite action with another skill called checking the facts. Remind