Posted by bat70 on October 23, 2000, at 15:08:17
In reply to Re: One study's perspective - Exercise beats drug in f, posted by Phil on September 24, 2000, at 10:43:01
> 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.
>
> PhilExercise and Remeron:
I have just started to take remeron...I read hear and thru other areas that low doses tend to cause weight gain more than high doses...My question to the masses: What exercises have helped to keep the weight off? I use stairclimber/ elliptical precor machine and lift weight usually 3 times a week for about an hour total (cardio only about 15 minutes due to asthma)...anybody have input on how to keep the weight from coming on?
Thanks
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