FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Events and updates

Topic Tuesday // Exercise as Therapy // Tues. 19 June 7pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Exercise as Therapy // Tues. 19 June 7pm AEST

We’ve all heard over and over again that exercise can be beneficial for your health. But can it be beneficial for your mental health too? Research is beginning to explore the role of exercise as a therapeutic intervention for a range of mental health issues ranging from depression to PTSD. For this Topic Tuesday, we’ll be hearing your stories about exercise – what you like, what you dislike…and most importantly, what works to support your mental health.

So please join us, to share your experiences. We promise, no running shoes or lycra required 😜

Want to receive an email reminder on the night? Hit the 'Like' button below.

_________________________________

I'm new here - what is Topic Tuesday?

Topic Tuesday runs from 7pm - 9pm AEST monthly. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator. Sometimes Topic Tuesday will feature a special guest, who is an expert in the topic.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

Topic Tuesday takes place right here! It's text based, so no software is needed. During the session, to keep up with the latest posts hit the 'refresh' button on your browser for the latest posts (it doesn't automatically update). Keep an eye for page numbers at the top & bottom of the page, and jump to the highest page number for the most recent post.

Throughout the session, the facilitator will put questions out for you to answer, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the session, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong and everyone is welcome to get involved.

If you have any questions about how to use the Forums, check out our Guides.

93 replies

91 - 93 of 93
1...910

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Exercise as Therapy // Tues. 19 June 7pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exercise as Therapy // Tues. 19 June 7pm AEST

Oh yes - exercise boosts happy chemicals!

I could do with lots more of those...

Adge

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Exercise as Therapy // Tues. 19 June 7pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exercise as Therapy // Tues. 19 June 7pm AEST

Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences. It’s interesting to hear your view on exercise and mental health and I hope there’s been some learning or wisdom you’ll take away with you from tonight’s discussion.

If you’d like to keep the conversation going, you might like to create a new discussion to explore your experiences on this topic.

I’ll leave you with a few links to some more info on exercise and mental health, including some practical tools from the Black Dog Institute to get you thinking more about starting an exercise routine as part of your recovery. Here goes…

Exploring the pros and cons of exercise

Exercise for PTSD

Exercise Right

Overcoming barriers to exercise

Couch to 5k App

Exercise your mood

Build your own exercise hour

How to exercise when you feel like you can’t

Weekly exercise plan

Exercising to relax

Exercising with limited mobiity

As a reminder, if this discussion has triggered anything for you, please reach out to a crisis line for support: Lifeline 13 11 14. If you have concerns about your relationship with your body weight, shape, and/or exercise, please reach out to the Butterfly Foundation: https://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/our-services/helpline/

Thanks again everyone. Goodnight 😴

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Exercise as Therapy // Tues. 19 June 7pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Exercise as Therapy // Tues. 19 June 7pm AEST

1. There are a variety of options available to engaging in exercise. You should choose the one you think would suit you best.

2. It's good to just have a go
91 - 93 of 93
1...910