Hope Molecules: How Exercising Might Prevent Depression
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
- In this episode, experts delve into the concept of "hope molecules" and their potential impact on depression, they explore the science behind these molecules, explaining how they influence mood regulation.
The episode features discussions and case studies to provide insights into the latest research on hope molecules and their applications in depression treatment. The experts explain the mechanisms through which these molecules operate, offering hope for individuals dealing with depressive disorders.
Join the discussion as the episode sheds light on the role of hope molecules in alleviating depression and inspires hope for those seeking relief from mental illness.
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Since I'm not a physician I can't speak to the question of depression. All I know is that after I exercise I feel great; my mood has definitely lifted. As the late Jack LaLanne said, "I hate the exercises but I like the results."
Yep, I hate lacing up my shoes and getting started but wow does it feel good after the warm up and esp when its done. I feel like I’ve accomplished something and am ready to attack the day.
Such a great quote
@@jacksmythe7921💯😊
I walk in the woods on trails that run through my neighborhood. Hearing the birds and visiting with neighbors always lifts my spirits.
Yes good evidence for being in nature and its benefits
They say that walking near trees, parks, etc. helps lower Cortisol levels...versus just walking anywhere (ie. indoor track)
I used to do trails but I got tired of looking at my feet! Too many tree roots etc.
I do flower and vegetable gardening. This has been a major stress reliever for me in mind and body.
Exercise is my key to keeping depression at bay. I always feel better after a good workout. As my grandmab used to say, “If you rest you’ll rust.” 💪
Best wishes from Chicago, Docs!
That's awesome. All the best to you in the Windy City
Thanks for discussing mental health. Please more content on this topic.
Welcome. Doing our best
I love walking, and no matter the weather I used to walk a minimum of 10km per day. Certainly I felt very much better for doing an exercise regularly. Last summer, having had cardiac problems, I could barely walk a few kilometres. Once I had a pacemaker implant I am back to my daily 10km plus. Not only do I feel better, but I am happier and feeling great to be alive. Many thanks Docs
Glad to hear it David!!!
Thanks for sharing! Congrats
I am a fitness instructor/personal trainer and work with seniors. I have seen the benefits of exercise with my clients as well as myself. My favorite activity is hiking where I find myself connected to nature. The best feeling to have.
I strongly believe that regular exercise has played a significant role in saving my life. Thank God!
Thank you. Walking my dogs and getting out in fresh air has been a positive for my mood.
Yes it was sunny here today
Thanks for the incentive! Im really struggling right now. I know exercise can help if you can care enough about yourself to do that. Leave the ear plugs home and enjoy the world!
Exercise can certainly improve depression, but like any other condition, not all patients respond equally so you may need pharmaceuticals, counseling, change of life style or a host of other treatments and life style modifications.
Totally agree.
Love that you all have done this! I started running 45 years ago in order to manage the stress of being a single working mother, while going to night school, and having a toddler with a life-threatening genetic disorder. Not only did it work almost immediately and has continued to, but running has also kept me from succumbing to the darkest parts of depression after my son passed away. Run, walk, swim, hike, dance... as you said.. get up and move. It may literally save your life physically and mentally.
For me exercise is all about keeping me limber and lifting my spirits. I used to be an avid exerciser and stopped for decades, gained a TON of weight and was very depressed. I decided to stop drinking sugar soda, eat fresh veggies and have lost almost 100#.
I started exercising again and was shocked to notice how much it improves my mental health. I’m old and still fat so not looking to become an athlete but I know I’m going to keep working out daily mainly for my mental health. Great topic!
Congrats on the success this far
I feel much better when I exercise. ❤😊 Doggies are great walking companions.
Dogs are great for making us take those daily walks!
Dogs are great walking companions. But now my dogs got older, and long walks are hard of them.
I have been exercising a lot lately with my physiotherapy routine (biking, weights and lots of yoga stretches) and although I find it helps it doesn't get rid of the symptoms all together. I would hesitate to rely on exercise completely to manage my depression, anxiety and PTSD. It might work for people with mild symptoms though. Just my 2 cents worth. In reading other comments I do have to say when I am out in nature with my camera I do feel good after.
I liveaboard a sailboat and have enough room to do HIIT strength training 3 days a week and 3 days of cardio walking videos in the galley. You don't need a lot of room to workout. I'm afraid of bears so I don't go for hikes in the bays we visit so this way I still get in my exercise. I find that working out helps keep life manageable. And I can feel the difference if I get distracted and stop working out.
I can get an excellent workout done on a 5 x 7 area rug, you truly don’t need a lot of space. Glad you’re finding a way!
I felt happy visualizing your first four words, “I live aboard a sailboat…” 😊
That's so nice to hear. :)@@leevize6045
I am fine when I’m out walking or come to that any activity and I’m fine. But once I stop I fall into depression.
For me, exercising outside is the best. I definitely need the strong natural light as well. I try to get outside first thing in the morning, if only for a few minutes. It helps to wake me up and cheer me up. Later in the day, I'll do more exercise outside.
There is good evidence that fresh air and the trees are good for you!
I’ve always loved being active, not just for the fitness and fun aspect, but for me a strong body = healthy mind! But after being diagnosed with ADHD two years ago (at 73 years old), I know exercise/activities are also like medicine for me. So is music, and the two fit together nicely for me. So, now I see exercise as a way to manage my ADHD. One example is when I will need to “sit still and focus”, I do something active first: walk, cycle, rebounder workout, etc. and it really helps😊
I literally go to war w depression w an arsenal of physical movement and positive thought! Now I know there’s science to back it up!
Love it! Keep it up
I just turned 46 and I'm in the best shape of my life, better than when I was 26. What motivates me is that it helps with my depression. There's much in my life I can't control but seeing results from exercise, and sometimes just completing what I started, gives me a mood boost, I don't get from medications or other areas of my life. For me, martial arts are what motivate me to exercise, but I like a variety of exercises too.
I'm 64 and I started working out constantly in Oct..it's totally changed my outlook on life ..I'm happier and look forward to little things in my life ..
It is a very real phenomenon
Before my knees gave out, I would run/walk for my depression. When asked why I "ran" my answer was "It's the best anti-depressant I've found!"
Awesome Dave
Although it seems counter-intuitive, since I have psoriatic arthritis, I exercise everyday because I know it makes a huge difference over time in my quality of life, particularly in controlling the a chronic autoimmune disease. On the hardest days when it hurts to get out of bed, exercise is often the best thing I can do. So I really appreciate this video and especially the message that we're not helpless to our emotions and chronic illnesses. Maybe we can't cure ourselves, but we do a lot for ourselves by putting one foot in front of another, and maybe picking up a weight. Thanks for all the great videos--you guys are the best.
Walking briskly helps my attitude, especially if I can do it in a park or the woods. A side benefit is it helps control my weight which helps my health issues related to excess weight.
Recently retired
Replaced required employment with OPTIONAL exercise
Rarely miss a day, mix routine:
Weightlifting, swimming, treadmill
Ensure switch workouts so as avoid overuse injury
Cant say it lightens my personality appreciably, but all benefits surely achieved
I have a history of depression (mild) and I realized years ago that exercise helps. Along with walking, I practice yoga most days. None of this feels like "work" to me, because I enjoy it so much. I usually walk in a park whose trail is surrounded by trees.
Running and walking make me feel better. I think it’s a combination of moving, being outside, and doing it with others (as often as I can) that works for me.
I luv exercising!!! I have knee inflammation at times; been to the orthopedist and I told him I want to go to exercise rehab first before I start injections. It has done wonders for my knees! I love going and sharing the activities with all the patients there. I am on my second script from the doc and starting with weights. They have aquatic too but I haven't tried.
I appreciate your interest in all these topics that sometimes the docs don't explain too much like diet and exercise.😃
Yep excercise does it for me for sure. I hate it and it takes me a kick in the butt to go out and do it, but I'm always happy I did because of how great, and relaxed and the feeling of accomplishment I get from it.
I exercise first thing in the morning most days and I feel energized for the rest of the day. If I have a few consecutive days off I feel crabby and lethargic. Hope molecules sounds so positive and motivating.
Thanks for sharing!
Swimming twice a week has been a life saver for me. I even reversed my T2D dx, with NO MEDICATIONS and some diet changes. Yeppers, it works!
Amazing
Your videos make me want to move back to Ontario! In Bc now and exercising always brightens my day makes me feel better about me! Thanks for the reminder!!
That's sweet. We love BC and your weather is so much better than ours. It was 17C and full sun today though ☀️
We always hear that exercise can create endorphins which make us feel better. So do the hope molecules cause the same type of affect of releasing good feelings, mentally instead of physically? That's so cool!
It's so fascinating to learn all these great things our body does for us!
This is one of the reasons we love watching you, to find out about all these interesting things!
We can tell you really care about us because you're always sharing these important discoveries with us!😘
You explain things very well! And your humor makes it more fun to learn! Plus you wouldn't be doing this for 8 years if you weren't doing something right!👍
Thanks for sharing another fascinating video!
Thanks Vickie. We try to mix it up but keep it relevant and interesting for our viewers like you. We thought this was neat
I used to do more exercises, stretching, and weights but as I've aged I have so many issues with my feet, shoulder, hips and hands I've had to cut way back. This in turn has made me more depressed. I've had severe depression my whole life and exercise didn't make it worse but it never made a huge impact except to help me keep my weight down and gave me more purpose to get out of bed. So in that respect it helped, but unfortunately I still have to take meds. Everyday is a mental struggle.
Thanks for this. This might be why I feel better when spring comes, and I can go outside and meddle with the plants and other stuff on our property.
Thank you doctors always love your sense of humor, your help is very important too many people. I hope you know that. Love from Ontario.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday I go to Goodlife gym and I started doing the classes that were offered. As an ex football player, I’m a big boy and never thought I would enjoy this because I’m used to bench pressing 400 pounds and squatting 500+, now the socializing to go see these people are very important. It helps me start my week and is very beneficial.
Find what you enjoy, and go for it…
Thank you, Docs!! Every topic you discuss is important, but I truly appreciate this one!!
You are very welcome
My yard is my gym. There is something to do out there year round. I rake, bend, lift , mow etc for exercise. And being outstide is a mood lifter. No medical prescription works any better for me - to lift my mood.
Yes outside is the best
Yeah, yard work is great and just being out in nature.
Thank you for this RUclips channel! You guys explain things so well!
Last fall, I started watching what I was eating and walking every day on the treadmill. I'm obese. My walks were 5 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of faster walking, 5 minute cool-down. In December, I added strength training 3 days a week. Then I added short swimming sessions 3 days a week. Then I added daily stretching sessions. I am losing weight slo-o-o-owly, but keep telling myself, "Trust the process." None of my activities are at gee-whiz speeds or weights, but I'm (pretty) consistent.
The other day, my dental tech checked my BP TWO times. Seems it's gone down quite a bit. So, even though I might not be SEEING results, and depression and anxiety still rear their ugly heads, exercise IS working - just not as damn quickly as BAD habits can mess with me!!!
Congrats on your hard work. Slow and steady wins the race
Since I’ve had my Peloton bike (about two years), I’ve significantly stepped up my working out as far as cardio and strength training, and my body and mind feel great! I never want to stop exercising 🚴 🏋️♀️
I just discovered you docs, thanks for the exercise suggestion and reinforcement, I have had depression and anxiety all my life and as I get older (and have more health issues) it's depressing, even though a healthy vegan, stress got to me, last year I got shingles, covid, mysterious bladder infections that took months and strong antibotics to clear and now I'm trying to rebuild my microbiome. LADIES, make sure if you are not feeling well and can't find an answer get a urine culture done (my doc thought it was long covid and insomnia, etc., even with NO UTI infection symptoms (as when you were younger). That was my story (and others my age). I'm 79 and have always been very active and so they say look younger and act younger, I'm working at getting back to that but depression stands in the way a bit. I'm back at the gym now and walking my old dog, this helps her as well! Just don't stop exercising, I did during the worst of my health problems but I won't again, I'm hoping in 10 years or more to go out while exercising!
I'm a fitness professional (64 yrs old) and currently own a Pilates studio. I've been exercising since I was a kid. This post exercise "feel good" vibe was always known as endorphins. They usually last in your body for about 2 hrs. Turn off social media, go outside and enjoy Mother Nature. Just move your body!
Yes it's awesome. This effect is independent of endorphins which are great
Just a walk in the nature is a excellent " antidepressant "👍
Absolutely
So true! Love the docs!
Thanks
I like exercising what I do is that I try to walk 3 miles a day. In either way, I can inside our lockley. And our gym. We're on the road if it's not too icy. But I also guardian too rowing. I found rowing to be the very helpful on the days where I can walk and I can do it. It's quite often I start over 500 walks a day at the lowest settings and when I get app to 6000 I move it app to the next Dodge. And I also found this. Help me with my chemotherfag. Where I can focus better have to do in the exercise. Yes, that's right, I do have cancer and about I find walking in exercise. It's a big improvement for me thank you very much
Gym and meditation helped me with depression. So, yes!
Your explanation was great, thank you 🎉
So cool to hear about our organs communicating. Kinda like the hormones are texting.
Well Doc's I suffer from Manic Depression ( I hate the Bi-polar term) and this is right when my doctor told me exercise for my moods it did help for sure, wasn't a cure but it did help
I definitely feel great when exercising! Thanks Docs! Yall r fantastic! ❤❤
being in nature always lifts my mood, especially gardening.
Idea for a future video, so could you please talk about ankle fusion. I have overpronation in my ankle and I broke it 5 years ago. My doctor is sending me to a surgeon for ankle fusion. what is this and what kind of function will I have after? will I be limping? will this cause hip or knee problems in the future? can I still hike with my dogs? is this better than a replacement?
Thank you for the information! ❤
I have used exercise for this purpose for decades - and I dread the day when I am too old to do so.
NEVER too old. One of the motivating things for me is seeing folks whose health seems to be worse than mine getting into the gym every day.
If they can do it, I have NO excuse.
Your explanations are very valuable & of interest to me with regards to credibility of discoveries & 'internet medical cures' that I have become very skeptical of!! I now have given up hope on Dorito molecules!! 🤣
What? No Dorito molecules? Next you'll probably say that drinking a diet soda while eating a pint of ice-cream doesn't negate the ice-cream calories.
Yes sadly we have too 🤣
The math does not work in your favour there. 😀
"Jump around...jump jump...jump around....."...remember that song? I kinda does get me to jump! Thanks guys!
I’ve been working out for years. Muscles over medications works for me.🏋️♂️
We could not agree more!
Even just a walk outside for 15 minutes!
Yes!
The joke about Doritos having hope molecules was great and made me LOL. Laughter also seems to increase "hope molecules". I like the way you doctors use the scientific terms instead of the hope molecules way of describing it like the lady on the video. If I just heard that I would think it was just some pseudoscience thing. But yes, excercise does elevate mood for sure in the short term. I'm used exercise most of my life to deal with chronic and sometimes severe depression. I will say though, that it only goes so far, at least in my case. When I am very depressed and dealing with serious mental health stuff, the excercise is like a bandaid, it's good but it won't cure it. Drugs have never worked for me and I am wary of drugs and their side effects anyway. Yes, my experience with excercise and depression is it works but don't put your eggs all in one basket if you are very depressed. You'll probably need to do more like counselling, social activities, change of diet maybe, maybe drugs, and oh, yeah, last but not least, watch Talking with Docs for the laughs and excellent medical info.💗
I guess I better get off my duff! Kidding! Danka docs!
Very welcome
I wish I could get some of these hope molecules. I am just too unsteady on my feet to walk long distances, so I have decided to get a rollator (walker). Yes, I have done all my checkups and my cardiologist says my ticker is 100%, and I should not have limits from the cardio point of view, I just get so discouraged that I can't walk one kilometer.
Then walk a half a kilometer. Maybe next month, or a few months down the road, you'll be able to work up to three-fourths of a kilometer.
I can runn a marathon, but I'm trying to increase the speed/distance of my treadmill walks.
(If I sounded harsh, I didn't mean to. My point is, start where you are and go from there.)
Yes good idea. Also maybe a stationary bike?
Good advice
I love to walk every day. I also started riding an exercise bike!
We see it even in movies very often, a child, man or woman gets frustrated and then they start running as fast as they can and then they get some release.
When I'm angry or upset, I can't keep still. I have to go and do something physical like washing dishes and housecleaning, and I know that gardening helps my anxiety and depression. Sometimes we laypersons look at the results of studies and think, didn't everybody already know that? 🤔 Guess not. 😉 But thank you for the confirmation. 🤗👩🦳💕
While exercise has tons of benefits, I’ve never felt that it improved mental health in a meaningful way. The mind is too powerful and takes you wherever it pleases.
Thats cause you never really listened to it and instead overrate your mind. There is something vain about it.
Well science would disagree
Walking. Even with a walker. Use the pedometer on your phone to track how far, and how many steps.
Love that
I always feel better exercise even after a short walk. This video will encourage me to exercise regularly as my Cardiologist would like me to do. Lol
If you’re depressed, it’s hard to find the motivation to “get up off your seat and get around” (aka exercise).
Doritos!! Apparently I’ve been in therapy for years 😂😂
Many have 🤣
I do water exercise water class, there is a large group of us that do this several times a week . 😅
Depression is a serious illness treatable with medication. Exercise is wonderful, maybe as an adjunct, but please see an expert physician.
Yes we are certainly not telling people to stop their meds or not go to therapy. But this can help prevent it in some situations.
Inspired
I meant in my first comment “…..better after exercise”…..
Most people sit for a living, or worse can work from home and don’t really need to move but 1000 steps a day. Everybody thinks they are ADHD or are in-fact ADHD. I am pretty sure almost nobody had this problem 50 years ago. Technology, combined with a diet of processed foods means you can sit all day every day.
How many people were ADHD and depressed 50 years ago?
So we would agree the number was less 50 years ago. Technology, lack of exercise and poor quality food are the causes for the uptick. Back in the day people didn't tell about being depressed. You were encouraged to suck it up which has its own problems
The problems were different for sure. At the time, the view of the future was that technology and related advancements would make life better. When in fact a marvel of engineering such as the Herman Miller Aeron, on which I am presently enthroned, may one day be cited as toxic to wellbeing as lead. --- I like your videos. Keep going. I should get up now.@@TalkingWithDocs
As someone who has struggled with depression since menopause, I find these comments to be actually somewhat patronizing. I’ve never stopped exercising. I’m very physically active that said, I also have a struggle every single day to want to keep breathing. To suggest a there’s some thing simple I or others are doing wrong that’s causing this is very insulting to me and every other person struggling with major depressive disorder. It’s not about “lifting spirits”or being upset or hurt or disappointed , it’s that I am literally no longer the person I was 10 years ago no matter how I eat, sleep, exercise, pray or meditate, It’s as if like thick curtain hangs between me and the excitement for living I used to feel every day. So yes, this post and the caviler comments make about an illness that has seriously changed my life is incredibly irritating.
exercise should be prescribed !
Is it basic physics??? "A body in motion, tends to stay in motion" I know for me the more I lay around the more tired I become and the more I move the more things I want to do around the house :)
hey guys how about DUH?
It's the truth!
good information , can you tell more about the messenger, who is she
We actually don't know much about her
ok@@TalkingWithDocs
Weight lifting
Very nice. And so important as we age
Btw-Doritos do not give you hope-But they taste so good 😊 😂😂
I think they do give you hope. But then it doesn't come to fruition. 🤣
Doritos give me hope....i hope they start selling them in bigger bags 😂😂😂😂
🤣
I thought it was endolphins
Yup, those caged locked up pets very depressed, helps them appear genuinely content at seeing their captors, what?
Could you stop the childish sound effects? It makes you look inauthentic.
100% subscribe to this (the docs, and the exercising). Team sport is sociable and enforces commitment but I wondered if the ' hope molecules' were susceptible to being corrupted by any negativity, like feeling responsible for team losses, (the 'Backs' always blame the 'Halves') and wondering if you just slipped off the pitch, would the team benefit more from the space left than from your efforts. 🏑 🙄
Just go for a walk. Definitely walk through the countryside and get the heart rate up.
What stadium was filmed here? That was one massive cockerel in the background.
🙃 Taking a long walk outside everyday helps a lot . 🏞️ 🌤️ 🚶