Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

[blueloon]

I hadn't been for a run in a week and a half, which is ages for me. I had been well anxious and I couldn't really work out why, I went for a run today and it all pretty disappeared.

I had no idea how much it kept me feeling good really, it's crazy. A bit worrying that maybe running papers over things but I guess that the same time there is no healthier way to cure it

A month or so ago I was listening to a podcast while running , can’t remember who now , and they argued that exercises and running only divert people for a short time and doesn’t tackle the issue . Clearly not a runner , it’s not a cure for all our ills but it certainly helps in so many ways.
I hope you are back running regularly again, I seem to remember you posting in the Running thread about previous half marathons.

 

[Bryan+]

I know @COYBL25 absolutely swears by running to keep the mood going, I don’t run but trail walks are all I can manage and keep me feeling motivated- not happy but not pissy depressed and I know if I can’t manage it’s OK, but prefer to be out in the grey, misery and wet - than in my gloom tomb alone.

Keep going @coollino

 

[COYBL25]

A month or so ago I was listening to a podcast while running , can’t remember who now , and they argued that exercises and running only divert people for a short time and doesn’t tackle the issue . Clearly not a runner , it’s not a cure for all our ills but it certainly helps in so many ways.
I hope you are back running regularly again, I seem to remember you posting in the Running thread about previous half marathons.

I genuinely don’t know how I’d keep a lid on everything if I didn’t run.

I’ll be like you, still running when I’m seventy

 

[blueloon]

I genuinely don’t know how I’d keep a lid on everything if I didn’t run.

I’ll be like you, still running when I’m seventy

Mate , Garmin tells me that thanks to running I’ve got a biological age of 35

 

[coollino]

I know @COYBL25 absolutely swears by running to keep the mood going, I don’t run but trail walks are all I can manage and keep me feeling motivated- not happy but not pissy depressed and I know if I can’t manage it’s OK, but prefer to be out in the grey, misery and wet - than in my gloom tomb alone.

Keep going @coollino

Thanks all @blueloon

Yeah I'm all good, was just a bit crap a few weeks ago where all my normal routes were flooded and I lost motivation as I hate running near roads (I tend to run in parks, wood, trails for fun) and I had various colds for a month. I didn't realise how much running regularly actually helped until I stopped for a very short while. Hardly a big problem compared to others I know

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Feeling pretty low at the moment.

My father in law bed bound with spinal stenosis. Helping to lift him a couple of weeks back, I put my back out.

I thought that would be the worst of it for the end of the year but was so wrong.

Heard the terrible news on boxing day that my niece had died from sepsis. 38 is far too young.

Still in shock from that news, on the 29th, an old school friend of my daughter's (25) took her life.

Koff 2024.

 

[mccole]

Feeling pretty low at the moment.

My father in law bed bound with spinal stenosis. Helping to lift him a couple of weeks back, I put my back out.

I thought that would be the worst of it for the end of the year but was so wrong.

Heard the terrible news on boxing day that my niece had died from sepsis. 38 is far too young.

Still in shock from that news, on the 29th, an old school friend of my daughter's (25) took her life.

Koff 2024.

Sorry to hear all this sad news man and I hope you get back to fitness.

Backs can been a bugger but have faith that you can definitely get better

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Feeling pretty low at the moment.

My father in law bed bound with spinal stenosis. Helping to lift him a couple of weeks back, I put my back out.

I thought that would be the worst of it for the end of the year but was so wrong.

Heard the terrible news on boxing day that my niece had died from sepsis. 38 is far too young.

Still in shock from that news, on the 29th, an old school friend of my daughter's (25) took her life.

Koff 2024.

Oh that's so sad and such a lot to process. I hope your back gets better soon and I am very sorry for your losses.

 

[matty1878]

Feeling pretty low at the moment.

My father in law bed bound with spinal stenosis. Helping to lift him a couple of weeks back, I put my back out.

I thought that would be the worst of it for the end of the year but was so wrong.

Heard the terrible news on boxing day that my niece had died from sepsis. 38 is far too young.

Still in shock from that news, on the 29th, an old school friend of my daughter's (25) took her life.

Koff 2024.

christ mate that’s a lot to take
and deal with - no matter what
or who of us would find that so hard

if you want to talk about your feelings we’re here x

 

[YoboCopter]

Feeling pretty low at the moment.

My father in law bed bound with spinal stenosis. Helping to lift him a couple of weeks back, I put my back out.

I thought that would be the worst of it for the end of the year but was so wrong.

Heard the terrible news on boxing day that my niece had died from sepsis. 38 is far too young.

Still in shock from that news, on the 29th, an old school friend of my daughter's (25) took her life.

Koff 2024.

Thats a real hard done even know where to start
Hope ya best ya can be mate and lets hope for better days in 25

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Thanks for the kind replies people.

I know every contributer to this thread is well aware of the positive effect of kindness when it's most needed-

I also know a lot of people on here are going through worse yet still have the strength to be compassionate with others.

Thanks again.

I wish you all light, love and laughter.

 

[larbert toffee]

Thanks for the kind replies people.

I know every contributer to this thread is well aware of the positive effect of kindness when it's most needed-

I also know a lot of people on here are going through worse yet still have the strength to be compassionate with others.

Thanks again.

I wish you all light, love and laughter.

Bang on Jamo, sorry about the recent events you've had to deal with.
Even a temporary bad back is debilitating for a short period, I hope you're over the worst and back to your best soon.

 

[Blueclouds]

Thanks for all your posts. It's been a stressful month and having to get through christmas and NY. My family have been amazing and supportive and helped us through this. Just a case of taking day by day. Back in work on Monday. It's weird that the world around us still goes on when we stuffer horrific news.

 

[Bryan+]

Thanks for all your posts. It's been a stressful month and having to get through christmas and NY. My family have been amazing and supportive and helped us through this. Just a case of taking day by day. Back in work on Monday. It's weird that the world around us still goes on when we stuffer horrific news.

It really is, mate. Seems like 5 years of none stop tragedies.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Thanks for all your posts. It's been a stressful month and having to get through christmas and NY. My family have been amazing and supportive and helped us through this. Just a case of taking day by day. Back in work on Monday. It's weird that the world around us still goes on when we stuffer horrific news.

Hope you and your daughters are, with the help of loved ones, gradually finding some semblance of peace.