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Interesting that this post comes up after I watched the CCC video about depression/suicide and geeks.

I train 5 days a week - Monday to Friday. I'm not being dramatic by saying I'd probably kill myself if I didn't do this. Usually by Sunday afternoon, thoughts start to creep in about how I'm a failure and should just end it now.

I'd love to train 7 days but it's overkill.

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While exercise is a useful and important tool in controlling depression, if you're having any kinds of thoughts of suicide then seek professional attention immediately.

Thanks for the concern. I already see a psych once a fortnight. Just so it's clear, nothing I said was a cry for help or suicide threat.

I'm glad to hear that. However as you probably know, suicidal ideation (aka thinking about or imagining suicide) is a serious symptom.

Again, I'm glad to hear you're getting help.

Anyone else with these symptoms should seek help, you're not alone.

Do they help?

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