eli5: Why does working out helps so much with mental health?

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I have OCD and working out ALWAYS makes me feel better whenever I have spikes. How does that work?

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Because when you’re working out you’re thinking about how horrible it is and how badly you just wanna go home you don’t have time to think about anything else! Lol but in all seriousness it’s the endorphins that kick up in your brain. Walking, running, doing yoga, having sex. Your brain takes it the same way as doing drugs and it creates this calming effect.

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