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How about the possibility of not just "Depression help..." but a whole lot more health issues that are preventable or minimized with Lifestyle Choices?
I hear, many saying, 'But I am deep in the mess' well in that case let's start what we still CAN DO:
We are breathing, for sure can we IMPROVE our breathing. In my case as an Octo, I often times after sitting or standing for hours I listen to a musical break on radio while doing air Kicks With Full Force so that often just after three/four my heart rate almost goes up high enough to take a short (one minute, say ) break and as soon as I am able to kick I start again. It's something one can do Any time! I do past midnight as I go to bed very late.
So, Now I'd ask you: what other areas you can do a little more to improve your health?
Often food is a possibility. How is your diet helping you become at Your best?
Most importantly, I'd NOT be able to motivat myself IF I did not know WHY my good health is needed FOR. No, for health or freedom from meds is not going to work for me. What Does work is What I want to do with my Healthy Life, which is to go beyond a selfish goal where it would help me devote my time into what MATTERS to Others. Some call it Purpose, some a Flourishing life.
It has helped me thru All my life; No exaggeration.
I wish u good life.
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Thanks for your thoughtful comments Sisyphus.
I'm 71 now, and in the gym 7 days/week. In my 30s and 40s, I ran 25 marathons with a best of 2 hours 51 minutes. And I finished all the events. I enjoyed it immensely and made a lot of friends along the wy. Alas, osteoarthritis had other ideas and now both knees are replaced. And that's a good thing because I can still do something in the gym.
I do HIIT spin sessions 5x/week and resistance work with a trainer 2-3x/week. In addition to the knees, I've had my right hip and left shoulder replaced. I am very blessed indeed.
And I just keep going and keep challenging myself to do better, whether I'm in the gym or recovering from a replacement surgery. (Left shoulder replacement was tough - it's a complicated joint as far as movement and requires, above all else, patience. I'm 8 plus months post-op and unrestricted in the gym. )
To your point - devoting time to others, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is crucial for healthy relationships and a healthy society where we help each other.
One other life lesson I've learned the hard way - only give help and/or advice when asked. Too many times I've tried to force my help with others. It's not my place and it never, never works. It is still possible to donate time and/or money to people and groups looking for it. God knows there are enough of them..... And if nothing else, be a good example for others.
Thanks for the reminder S!
Joe