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Name: Lizzie
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Location: USA
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Join Date: January 5th 2009
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Re: Doctor -
April 28th 2010, 06:14 PM
Actually exercise has proven to be considered extremely effective when it comes to dealing with depression. And is much safer and healthier then just taking medication right away. There are little studies done with teenagers and anti-depressants, so the long term side effects are really unknown. I think the fact that your doctor is trying to get you to try something else, before using medication, is really fantastic. I wish all doctors took that time and care instead of just dishing out medication left and right. 
Check out some information on depression and exercise:
Exercise and Depression
Exercise and Depression
Exercise ‘Therapy’ For Depression
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