Mental-health care has come a long way since the remedy of choice was trepanation — drilling holes into the skull to release “evil spirits.” Now we have all different kinds of “help” from actual physicians to life coaches.
Everyone is exposed to stress, but we all handle it in different ways. For some, there’s emotional eating, tobacco use and having a few drinks (something I might like to try, just once!). This stress comes from all avenues, such as work, relationships, kids, money, and on and on.
“They” say that stress can seriously derail your efforts to look and feel younger. So, rather than spend too much money on facial creams and surgery, I run. I run. I run and run and run. I go to yoga, swim, bike and just about anything else I can find. My son asked me the other day if I was addicted to anything. I said YES! Running!
I don’t know about endorphin-thing. I’ve experienced them at mile 17 at the marathon. Instead of hitting the famed “wall,” I get reenergized (it’s mile 22 where I hit the wall). But, I do feel better on a day when I have a great work out. I know the physical effects make a difference and my kids agree. Maybe, I’ve already mentioned this but on days when I’m crabby, they kids will actually ask if I’m going for a run soon! I hate when they actually “get” my s$$$!
Yet, as I write this, I’ve not yet gone out for my run. But I know I will get it in soon and hopefully before one of the kids has to ask!
Have a great day and get out for some “therapy!”
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