(english is my second language)
I have multiple causes contributing to a terrible health/mind health. Found the cure in an unexpected way. Three months ago, I started walking 30mn ago just to move a bit.
Decided to up the steps, and I went from 2k to 15/20k daily divided in two daily walks.
Felt good immediatly (happy chemicals), persisted, now it feels even better and it lasts long.
I used to suffer non stop mental & physical torture, these are all gone.
And thats just the tip of the iceberg. I also lost weight and I multiply new healthy habits, slowly but surely.
I used to rely on ADHD meds for peace of mind&body. In fact I was living for the meds and they were a lie, by that I mean 1/2 hours of feeling (too: mistakes) good followed by hours long anxiety comedown or repeated redoses.
Motion is lotion.
A good reminder! Imma take a walk right now!
Also as a suggestion, on your next day off get out of the city and go for a walk in nature. Next level benefits :)
Well i do walk in a park nearby, & i confirm nature, trees etc (and even better no podcast or non instrumental music so that ur mind can "go fallow") makes walking much more therapeuthic.