Exercise and Depression How to get up and get moving (by Paige Waehner)
If you've ever experienced depression, you know how frustrating and, at times, debilitating it can be. It may make you so tired you don't want to get out of bed -- or so anxious you can't calm down. Whatever your symptoms are, it can be a challenge to pull yourself out of that dark hole. Seeing your doctor should be your first step in dealing with depression, of course, but there are other tools that can help. Exercise may be the last thing on your mind, but it's one thing that may give you immediate