I’ve had a lot of physical injuries since my bipolar disorder diagnosis in 1995. A lot of it has to do with the 23 medications I tried. The up and down weight gain and the stress the meds put on my immune system have really taken a toll!
These days I focus on my physical health all day long. I still struggle with my diet-oh well. The future can always be different.
But I always exercise.
Why am I writing this? Because our physical bodies are something we can control when we have bipolar disorder. Most of us can exercise- even when depressed.
I remind myself that the depression in my life is a reality- but so is my ability to take care of my body when my mind is not healthy.
What do you think?
Exercise makes us feel good!
Julie
PS: That’s not me on the ball, though I do have one at home.
