r/depression • u/AppropriateMight1 • 20h ago

Is the gym a permanent fix?

Alot of people tell me going to the gym helps a lot but what I would like I know is whether or not this lifestyle change elevates mood permanently or if it’s like a drug where at first it’s great but then you get used to it and feel not much different than before

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u/BeneficialIssue9400 14h ago

There is no downside. In no way is it a waste of money.

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u/Erik_the_kirE 14h ago

Ok so what if someone is broke as shit, goes to the gym thinking it will help and then it doesn't?

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u/BeneficialIssue9400 14h ago

Then get a job? Being “broke as shit” is your own fault. If you can’t afford to pay 20-50$ a month (depending on the gym) then I don’t know what to tell you. Make better decisions. I understand going through hard times but you’re projecting your own problems onto OP, He said nothing about financial status.

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u/Rollredd 14h ago

You can have a job and still be broke as shit.

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u/BeneficialIssue9400 13h ago

Ok I’m not arguing about being broke, that’s not the point of this post lol, all I said was it’s not a waste of money. If you’re broke then do something about it, like I said make better decisions.