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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doing something productive is something people like. it really isn’t much more complex than that. since it’s eli5, there’s no need to delve into things like brain chemistry. but people like work. it’s the truth. it increases as you get older. it’s also why many people are very happy when they finished gardening or cleaning. working out is also like that. an accomplishment. you do something good for your body, you work, so your brain rewards you.

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