ilovebenching
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Exercise acts as a natural mood booster by significantly increasing dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter crucial for motivation, pleasure, and reward. When we engage in physical activity, our brains release dopamine, creating a sense of accomplishment and well-being. This surge of dopamine can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety by improving overall mood and reducing feelings of fatigue and apathy.
Short story about me, I was depressed for aound 6 years between 2019 to mid 2024. My diet was garbage, i did no exercise, I was borderline obese and had no energy or confidence. My sleeping pattern was messed up, I would sleep at 3-4 am and wake up in the after noon. I was exhausted all the time, had brain fog and did not want to live. I never attempted suicide but it was on my mind daily and I felt trapped and hopeless.
