Is it normal to feel depressed after exercise?

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Everyone tells me that exercise can help depression but it makes me feel worse. Just wondering if this is normal. Thanks.

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  • Tazwiz
    12 years ago

    It's normal when it comes to depression. When I'm sad excersize picks me up but if I am depressed it doesn't help. I'm not sure anything does really

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  • partofeveryone
    12 years ago

    Im the same, dont think its normal though

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  • karmasAbich
    12 years ago

    Understandable. PapaGee sounds like the boss on this topic.

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  • DavidS.
    12 years ago

    Exercise releases endorphins( NOT serotonin) and most people do feel good temporarily, but like PapaGee said, if you are truely depressed exercise won't help much...

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  • DubstepismyMJ
    12 years ago

    after exercise you probably feel very weak afterwards. but i think you might be confusing THAT with depression. remember feeling tired and feeling depress is two different things. just keep eating healthy is my advise :)

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  • kellstar79
    12 years ago

    It is meant to release serotonin in the brain which causes us to feel happy not sad or depressed. Maybe see a doctor if it gets bad or is worrying you

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  • MissClaire
    12 years ago

    In what way does it make you feel worse?

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