Posted by Phil on September 24, 2000, at 10:43:01
In reply to Re: One study's perspective - Exercise beats drug in f, posted by tina on September 24, 2000, at 10:12:03
dj, I can't remember the world-class marathoners name off hand but he was one of the best.
He won several major marathons in his career but at some point slipped into a depression, wasn't training, etc.
Several years ago, his doc put him on Prozac and he went on to win a 100 mile ultra-marathon and was back to 'normal'. He was once again racing and training with a lot of enthusiasm.
Depression is, as you well know, a physical, mental, and spiritual disease. Taking a drug and ignoring diet, exercise, spirituality, and getting your needs met is not gonna get it done.
Also, too many depressed people will take up walking then advance to running and will become addicted to the runner's high and just push way too hard. I did this myself when I was off meds and eventually started getting more depressed every time I ran.
I'm currently WALKING on a treadmill or outside and trying to do 3 miles in about 45 minutes at least 4 times a week. And making myself NOT JOG!!
I'm taking 45mg Remeron, 2.5mg Klonopin, and 20-40mg Ritalin a day and I'm losing a little weight!!
Oh, the runner was Alberto Salazar.Phil
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