Bipolar Disorder and Exercise WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Bipolar Disorder and Exercise
A common side effect of bipolar medications is weight gain.1 Because studies have shown that exercise is an effective treatment for depression, many physicians feel that it also benefits their bipolar disorder patients.2 Aerobic exercise may be as effective as antidepressants, but if you are depressed and don't feel up to an aerobics class, just taking a brisk walk daily can help improve your symptoms and help you lose weight.1 Exercise can help to raise energy levels, restore regular sleeping and eating patterns, release endorphins, and increase serotonin levels--all of which are important for bipolar patients.1
Fast Facts:
- Studies show that up to 90% of depressed patients report feeling some relief from their symptoms after exercise.3
- One study shows that exercise may increase brain cells.4
- Always consult your physician before starting an exercise routine.5
- Treat yourself to a massage after completing exercise on a routine basis.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 PsychCentral: Lifestyles of People with Bipolar Disorder
- ↑ American Psychological Association: Exercise Helps Keep Your Psyche Fit
- ↑ The Physician and SportsMedicine: Exercise Against Depression
- ↑ McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web: Why Exercise Works Against Depression
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 eHow: How to Exercise for Bipolar Disorder
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Exercise and Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar d/o and exercise, Exercises and Bipolar Disorder, Effects of exercise to bipolar disorder
- Last update: Mar. 17, 2009
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