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Exercise its a mental problem?

I should excirsize I find is a mental problem I want and need to do it but I don't its easier not to bother and keep saying I will but I never do
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Welcome to the community, I think that it can be really hard to motivate yourself to exercise, especially if you have any mental health issues.
Have you tried exercising with a friend? Planning a walk with someone else means you feel more inclined not to let the other person down. It also makes it into a social event rather than an exercise day.
I try and get out every day, even on the days when I am in pain and struggling, some days I can manage a walk, some days it is just to go and get fresh air and sit on a bench in the park and watch the world go by. My doctor told me to think about it like a prescription, if you are prescribed a pill, you take it every day whether you want to or not, and the same goes for fresh air and exercise, if you are prescribed it then you feel you should do it!
The NHS website says
Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
“If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented,” says Dr Nick Cavill, a health promotion consultant.
Given the overwhelming evidence, it seems obvious that we should all be physically active. It's essential if you want to live a healthy and fulfilling life into old age.
It's medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have:
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