As a newcomer to the BF movement I continue to be incredibly surprised by many of the benefits of having my soles on the earth. Short history: I was diagnosed many years ago with a mood disorder (depression, anxiety). As a member of Generation SSRI I was prescribed a number of different antidepressants, all of which "worked" but left me physically and emotionally blunted. I decided to take my emotional health into my own hands, get off the drugs and see if I could address the problems with exercise, diet and supplements.
I am in the process of tapering down from a nasty AD which is notorious for being almost impossible to discontinue. The symptoms of withdrawal are worse than the symptoms which lead to their being prescribed in the first place. I began BF running when the symptoms were so bad I at times could barely climb out of bed. But I managed to make myself get up and get out and do it, a little at a time but I did..and each time I managed to run...I felt better. I am still far from being out of this pit, but day by day there is improvement.
This post is longer than I planned, my original intent was to see if anyone else out there has experienced what I have. Also to offer some hope to others who may be In the same position as I. (And if its only the placebo effect...I'll take it!)
Best
AL
I am in the process of tapering down from a nasty AD which is notorious for being almost impossible to discontinue. The symptoms of withdrawal are worse than the symptoms which lead to their being prescribed in the first place. I began BF running when the symptoms were so bad I at times could barely climb out of bed. But I managed to make myself get up and get out and do it, a little at a time but I did..and each time I managed to run...I felt better. I am still far from being out of this pit, but day by day there is improvement.
This post is longer than I planned, my original intent was to see if anyone else out there has experienced what I have. Also to offer some hope to others who may be In the same position as I. (And if its only the placebo effect...I'll take it!)
Best
AL