Harnessing the Therapeutic Power of Exercise for Managing Depression
Exercise, regardless of its form, plays a crucial role in alleviating the grip of depression. It serves as a powerful tool to release tension, reduce anxiety, and initiate significant chemical changes in the brain. The impact on neurotransmitters such as serotonin, stress hormones, and endorphins during physical activity contributes to a more positive mental state. Additionally, exercise offers a distraction from negative thoughts while presenting opportunities for engaging in new experiences.
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Many individuals find relief from depression through various forms of exercise, including aerobics, yoga, meditation, gym workouts, and walking. Each method carries its own set of benefits, and personal preference, along with individual reactions, dictates the choice of exercise that proves most effective.
At a personal level, I always loved walking. The fresh air, the rush of adrenaline. The closeness to nature. Looking at the colors of changing seasons-the ambers and rusts of leaves strewing the grounds, drifting down in a slow dance. The golden marigolds nodding their heads lazily. The blossoming of flowers in spring. The burst of colors thrown by the nature from a bucket in every shade and hue in a brilliant pirouette! The chilly breeze caressing your cheek in cooler weathers & the warm one kissing your cheeks as you raise your face to enjoy the feel.
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A smoke. After the standard 5 rounds of the track. A quiet place in the park. Silence. Watching the world go by. Peace.
Meditation comes second. Putting out a mat, with fresh grass scrunching under your feet. Sitting under a tree. Cross-legged. Empty mind of all thoughts. Only the sound of a light breeze & the mellow garden chimes! The birds fluttering to the bird-bath for a splash & a sip of water. Eyes closed, breath in. Hold it right there. Hands on knees, palms up. Let go slowly. Again.
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A feeling of complete peace steals over you. So complete that tears come to the eyes!
By incorporating these practices into our routines, we can harness the therapeutic power of exercise to promote mental well-being and cultivate a profound sense of inner peace.
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The writer is a lawyer, academic and political analyst. She has authored a book titled ‘A Comparative Analysis of Media & Media Laws in Pakistan.’ She can be contacted at: yasmeenali62@gmail.com and tweets at @yasmeen_9
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