[hanginginhere_ramen]

usually exercise will exacerbate my dpdr and as a result, i haven't been able to workout or participate in some activities with friends. does this worsening of it go away if i just stick with it? it usually doesnt make it worse if i only do weight lifting but cardio is more enjoyable and fun to me.

 

[Ianar]

You'll only find out by trying. I imagine it worsens symptoms from the elevated stress hormones that weight training produces. My symptoms also worsen if I overdo any form of exercise. You may find you'll be better off with some gentle/moderate cardio for now.

 

[REB]

This is certainly true for me. I'm an avid runner, and the level of dissociation i hit by the end of my runs is not even measurable.