Would you believe that exercising regularly does in fact help manage the brain disorder, Bipolar?
Yes, when you consider the level of anxiety increased by having this brain disorder, I learned the significance of exercising regularly. I imagine after a week of classes and work and life, Fridays become like an over-drawn bank account as far as stress goes. Stress is produced by brain chemicals, too.
So, what I discovered is to keep exercise a part of my wellness plan even when I did not want to. It has made the difference so many times in my ability to rest and sleep. Those are extremely important!
Ok, so I have two main exercises I do that work for me. One is that I love, love to walk. I will walk at least a half hour a day and I try to do so all year long. Two, I love to swim and I try to do this during the really cold months when I cannot walk. (It's hard to walk in the snow, smile).
What exercises do you love to do? Guess what, they can be bipolar exercises, too. Whola!
Today I wish you would take a nice walk through your community even though you feel depressed and especially if you feel energetic. Think you can talk to God while you walk?
Need a confidential spiritual work out? Contact the American Association of Pastoral Counselors for professional help at
www.aapc.org or visit the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance at
www.dbsalliance.org. Agnes ~ Too Wise Not To Praise Him!
Author of "Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bipolar Woman" ISBN 0975461206 Winter Release Pending -
www.myspace.com/coolingwellwater
Posted By: agnes levine
Friday, August 22nd 2008 at 9:18AM
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