Just simply walk away from depression & anxiety!

[glo]

I love outdoor activities, such as walking, jogging, cycling and gardening, and I can certainly confirm that I feel heaps better when I have spent time being physically active.

This week I have made a real effort to cycle into work - despite the changeable weather. I clocked up 44 miles this week, and I am quite proud of myself. (Mind you, my legs are aching too! )

 

[tango92]

^thats 6.3 miles a day mg:hew good one, its gonna hurt in the mornings though

 

[Ğħαrєєвαħ]

^maybe im just a weakling?

i used to be a reely good runner when i was a bit littler. now that im growed up i got lazy

Weakling LOL, indeedeth for you are an Weekling

Indeed for you shall suceed, you should begin again wit ze running Indeed you shalleth be back on ze track!!!!!

 

[espada]

الحمد لله

For fitness! I love all types ... whether it be jumping rope, lifting weights or punching stuffed bags.

But walking has always been one of my favorites, especially in the forest. I used to just hike in the spring or summer but a few years ago, i began to go in the winter. It wasn't especially easy hiking for hours in knee deep snow but when it was amazing. Everything was so still and silent (dead). And then to return to the same spot in spring/summer, so green and alive and full of animals. Definitely makes one think of Allah and the Quran.

And i definitely love hiking up the mountains although i've never been up anything more than about 6500 feet. One of the best we went on was a 20 mile loop in the Adirondack Park of New York State. It was grueling but the whole process is very symbolic, and much was learned. Most recently (last year) i hiked in B.C. Canada, the Stawamus Chief.

I love the ascension as difficult as it is, but the stillness of the summit ... that's great too.

Thank you for letting me share.

جزاك اللهُ خيراً

 

[glo]

Yesterday I finished work an hour early. I remembered this thread and thought to myself, why not walk home instead of waiting for the bus?
So I did!

I really enjoyed myself, and managed to walk 3.5 miles in just over 50 minutes.

 

[Argamemnon]

It's unbelievable, I've been feeling almost "normal" in the past few days. Normally my chronic depression never leaves me alone.

 

[جوري]

It's unbelievable, I've been feeling almost "normal" in the past few days. Normally my chronic depression never leaves me alone.

al7mdlillah akhi.. have you done something different in your routine? try to also take proper vitamins and minerals (minus iron) and some cod liver oil (uncapsulated) with a brisk 20 minute a day insha'Allah you'll be 'normal' for good..

 

[Argamemnon]

al7mdlillah akhi.. have you done something different in your routine? try to also take proper vitamins and minerals (minus iron) and some cod liver oil (uncapsulated) with a brisk 20 minute a day insha'Allah you'll be 'normal' for good..

salam,

Thank you for those tips. I don't know but I've been going out more often and try to keep myself busy.. i feel much more alert and my mind doesn't wander! I can breathe.. I had really forgotten how it felt to be alive!! Alhamdulillah. Thank you for your concern, and I hope you are doing well insha'Allah

 

[Argamemnon]

I've been eating lots of organic spinach, broccoli, wild salmon and other healthy stuff lately.. no bread.

 

[glo]

Do you miss not eating bread, Argamemnon?

 

[جوري]

salam,

Thank you for those tips. I don't know but I've been going out more often and try to keep myself busy.. i feel much more alert and my mind doesn't wander! I can breathe.. I had really forgotten how it felt to be alive!! Alhamdulillah. Thank you for your concern, and I hope you are doing well insha'Allah

Al7mdlillah.. I think busying oneself with a very consuming project or work really curbs on all the other things, including the time to contemplate what is wrong with ones body..

Jazaka Allah khyran

 

[CosmicPathos]

How can I motivate myself to do exercise? I mean when I think about my life in a larger perspective, I have to die one day. How is doing exercise and investing time in it, an important resource, going to help me prevent or at least prolong life's quality provided I already have normal body fat etc? Any ideas?

 

[CosmicPathos]

jazakAllah dear ukhti lily.

 

[Dagless]

How can I motivate myself to do exercise? I mean when I think about my life in a larger perspective, I have to die one day. How is doing exercise and investing time in it, an important resource, going to help me prevent or at least prolong life's quality provided I already have normal body fat etc? Any ideas?

Competition or at least having a friend join you is a good way. You can motivate each other. If you don't want to work out with a friend set yourself challanges like "by x_date I will run y_miles in z_time".
Nobody knows when they'll die but exercise is likely to help you with quality of life and overall risk to disease. Even thin people can get heart disease.

 

[glo]

How can I motivate myself to do exercise? I mean when I think about my life in a larger perspective, I have to die one day. How is doing exercise and investing time in it, an important resource, going to help me prevent or at least prolong life's quality provided I already have normal body fat etc? Any ideas?

Greetings, mad scientist

Dagless has made a good point.

Personally, I enjoy pushing myself a little and setting myself a new challenge. That might be in intellectual terms, for example by studying a new topic; or in social terms, for example by facing a 'scary' situation; or in physical terms, for example by aiming for a new running distance.

What I like about physical exercise is that - with just a little effort and perseverance - you can see your fitness, stamina and strength improving.
What seemed impossible in week 1 suddenly is quite easy in week 4.

If God gave us a wonderful body and mind, is it not simply right to use those to their full potential by training and strengthening them?

 

[Argamemnon]

Do you miss not eating bread, Argamemnon?

Hi glo,

Not really.. I'm used to eating healthy fibrous foods because I have irritable bowel syndrome. Occasionally I do crave things like pizza, pastries etc..

 

[cat eyes]

i exercise one day then i do not feel motivated to do it the next day so ive joined a gym, i might feel motivated there.

 

[glo]

Hi glo,

Not really.. I'm used to eating healthy fibrous foods because I have irritable bowel syndrome. Occasionally I do crave things like pizza, pastries etc..

It's fabulous that you are feeling so much better! You must be over the moon!

Be prepared for having occasional off-days and set-backs. It's to be expected.
Just persevere and keep going.

 

[Salahudeen]

How can I motivate myself to do exercise? I mean when I think about my life in a larger perspective, I have to die one day. How is doing exercise and investing time in it, an important resource, going to help me prevent or at least prolong life's quality provided I already have normal body fat etc? Any ideas?

I understand what you mean, I've only started working out cos I have holidays and nowt else to do. When uni starts I probably won't even bother till holidays come around again. Maybe workout with the intention, "for the pleasure of Allah"? so you can keep your body in good shape. As it's a blessing from Allah. And you can worship him better by exercising cos you will be more energetic for Salah

 

[Argamemnon]

It's fabulous that you are feeling so much better! You must be over the moon!

Be prepared for having occasional off-days and set-backs. It's to be expected.
Just persevere and keep going.

Thank you, yes I am.. although someone almost ruined my mood. Yesterday, my father paid a visit to his friend (not really a friend actually), and this person kept asking him why I'm not marrying and he even bluntly told him that he was certain that I've never had any relationship with the opposite sex whatsoever (if you know what I mean). He said a few other things which I don't find appropriate to reveal here. My father was a bit shocked too, but this man is not very religious. Not only that but he clearly isn't very considerate either. My father avoids him most of the time, now I know why, lol..

Anyway, it just amazes me how it bothers other people so much that I'm not married and don't have a relationship (which is totally forbidden in Islam). Millions of people are being slaughtered in wars, dying from starvation and suffering from terrible diseases, there are much more important issues to ponder about in life. I guess some people have nothing better to do than worshipping wordly pleasures such as sex and money. And when it turns out that you are not like them they are absolutely horrified.. lol