• village604@adultswim.fan
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      6 hours ago

      Depends on the individual. I have persistent depressive disorder and I can absolutely see a significant change for the worse when I get off track with my exercise.

      But being better than depression medication is a very low bar to beat.

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        3 hours ago

        Is this strictly related to doing sports and the hormones it creates, or could this be linked to having a routine?

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          3 hours ago

          I don’t believe establishing an exact causation is possible because of how complex the brain is. It’s likely a mixture of the two, though, since you’re routinely releasing the hormones by exercising.