Antipsychotics and exercise

Hi I am awfully depressed because I was a gym goer before my psychosis and then I got put on antipsychotic and now it’s a CRAZY struggle to go to the gym and workout I barely sweat now cos the workout is so weak is anyone in the same boat?and do u think when coming off the med that maybe this would reverse? Thanks

I was never a gym rat but I used to run a lot. Usually 3 to 5 miles a day. As soon as I started taking Geodon I couldn’t run anymore. Now I can’t even run a mile.

I spent years trying to get off the drugs but learned the hard way I need them.

Fortunately I don’t have any concerns with being overweight though. You have to lower your expectations with exercise.

Try low impact stuff and don’t overheat.

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I did jogging aswell when I didn’t go to gym and I’d use the treadmill at the gym it just elevated my mood so much. I’m coming off them this year but dunno how things will go yet I will keep updated on here. I’m sorry you couldn’t come off them but yea I guess otherwise healthy ish diet and gentle exercises makes a difference

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