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Which depression treatment has been shown to be as effective as medication, but without the side-effects?
If exercise was an antidepressant, it would be the NUMBER 1 SELLING DRUG in its class.
Physical exercise as a treatment for depression and anxiety has a long and impressive track record in research studies. Study after study has found the same result - exercise works just as well in treating mood disorders but without the side-effects. For example, not only is exercise therapy free of the sexual side effects of SSRI drugs, exercise has been shown to actually BOOST your sex drive through increased dopamine function and better blood flow.
There are a range of theories as to why exercise works so well. Some attribute the effect to endorphins, others to monoamines (norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin), whereas others believe the effect is due to the sense of accomplishment that comes with a regular exercise program.
As with his other guides, Benjamin Kramer has distiled all the research and theory into an easy-to-read digest form that explains -
- What research has been conducted into exercise and depression/anxiety?
- How exactly does exercise treat depression so effectively?
- How can I put this knowledge into practice?
Out of all the research studies, one of the them reached a stunning conclusion. This particular study not only measured whether exercise treated depression as well as medication (it does), but what happened to the people later when the researchers followed up. What they found was that, of the group who used medication, 38% had relapsed into depression, whereas only 8% of the exercise group had relapsed. Not only does exercise treat depression as well as medication, but it appears to help prevent further depressive episodes!
If you are depressed or anxious, the results are too impressive to ignore - whether as a stand-alone treatment or in addition to medication, exercise is a powerful healer of mood disorders.