Comments on: Take a Hike: Research Supports Time Outdoors as an alternative to Psychotropic Medications http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/outdoors-as-an-alternative-to-psychotropic-medications/ Exploring Healthy Psychotherapy Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:45:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Mike http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/outdoors-as-an-alternative-to-psychotropic-medications/comment-page-1/#comment-20720 Mike Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:09:34 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=3163#comment-20720 While I do not disagree with any of you guys at all, I do think that there are some diseases which need more treatment than exercise and getting out and enjoying nature can offer. My mom was a schizophrenic with a late diagnoses and while taking her for walks was a great time for us to spend together before she passed away, it was not enough to calm those inner voices. She had some great doctors and the medications that she took allowed her to lead a somewhat more normal life, more normal than it would have been without them let me say. I know that we are always looking for ways to get people off of the pills and let me be clear that I in no way advocate over medicating, but you have to realize that there are still some cases where medications really are the best options available. While I do not disagree with any of you guys at all, I do think that there are some diseases which need more treatment than exercise and getting out and enjoying nature can offer. My mom was a schizophrenic with a late diagnoses and while taking her for walks was a great time for us to spend together before she passed away, it was not enough to calm those inner voices. She had some great doctors and the medications that she took allowed her to lead a somewhat more normal life, more normal than it would have been without them let me say. I know that we are always looking for ways to get people off of the pills and let me be clear that I in no way advocate over medicating, but you have to realize that there are still some cases where medications really are the best options available.

]]> By: Francis W. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/outdoors-as-an-alternative-to-psychotropic-medications/comment-page-1/#comment-20707 Francis W. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:52:17 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=3163#comment-20707 That is fascinating to read. All garden lovers like me understand how good it feels to get your hands in the earth and be literally in touch with nature. A day in the garden settles and calms me. That is fascinating to read. All garden lovers like me understand how good it feels to get your hands in the earth and be literally in touch with nature. A day in the garden settles and calms me.

]]> By: Sam http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/outdoors-as-an-alternative-to-psychotropic-medications/comment-page-1/#comment-20703 Sam Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:48:16 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=3163#comment-20703 the pharmaceutical companies must be shaking in their boots... let's start getting the word out to more people about this today. the pharmaceutical companies must be shaking in their boots… let’s start getting the word out to more people about this today.

]]> By: Marie http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/outdoors-as-an-alternative-to-psychotropic-medications/comment-page-1/#comment-20687 Marie Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:14:30 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=3163#comment-20687 Hi! I have found that hiking in the mountains (I'm lucky enough to live in the shadow of the grand Rocky Mountains) is critical to my health. There is something so very healing in smelling the pine trees and seeing the wildlife at play. - Marie (Coming Out of the Trees) Hi!

I have found that hiking in the mountains (I’m lucky enough to live in the shadow of the grand Rocky Mountains) is critical to my health. There is something so very healing in smelling the pine trees and seeing the wildlife at play.

- Marie (Coming Out of the Trees)

]]> By: Kayla http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/outdoors-as-an-alternative-to-psychotropic-medications/comment-page-1/#comment-20682 Kayla Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:29:02 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=3163#comment-20682 When I first experienced my bout with depression that is exactly when my therapist told me that I needed to get out more and become a little more aware of the world around me. I did just that and started running. I took the medications that he prescribed for me too for a while but then I found that running made me feel so good that I did not need my meds anymore. I don't know if it is the exercise or just the outdoor experience that has worked so well for me but either way the bottom line is that it did work and I encourage more of you who may be facing similar issues to give it a try. Lots cheaper than getting refills too! When I first experienced my bout with depression that is exactly when my therapist told me that I needed to get out more and become a little more aware of the world around me. I did just that and started running. I took the medications that he prescribed for me too for a while but then I found that running made me feel so good that I did not need my meds anymore. I don’t know if it is the exercise or just the outdoor experience that has worked so well for me but either way the bottom line is that it did work and I encourage more of you who may be facing similar issues to give it a try. Lots cheaper than getting refills too!

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