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Depression & Exercise


This great article by Ayana Lage explains how ineffective and even discouraging telling a depressed person to exercise is. I contend that this applies to chronic pain patients, as well. Give the article a read and let me know what you think. https://www.bustle.com/p/one-hour-of-exercise-a-week-can-help-with-depression-but-heres-why-thats-hard-for-people-with-depression-to-do-2942783/amp

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