Running / anxiety / depression

[Klord1]

I started back running in the new year to try loose some weight and mental health ..it's hell the first couple of weeks but hitting that sweet spot now where you actually want to go out for a run instead of putting it off ...hoping I can keep at it .there's a lot to be said for the calmness you feel after a run ..kind of like your mind Is too tired to think or care .I hope I can keep it going this year ...usually I slip by the wayside after couple of months and find it so hard to start back at it .January is always a depressing month but personally hasn't been too bad this time around and getting out in the cold air has helped . So many suicides always in January IV heard of 3 or 4 this month ...men and women ,young and old it's scary .Iv been that person suffering and not being able to sleep,panic attacks ,racing thoughts ,intrusive thoughts ,hallucinations practically ...crazy shit in middle of night and no one there to help.you literally would do anything to make it stop and that's why people end up doing what they do. thankfully I got through it so if anyone out there is struggling then as Michael Stipe says " hold on " .mainstream media and mental health "gurus " these days gloss over those debilitating dark nights of the soul symptoms instead opting for the easier " ah you felt a bit down but your ok now " ...there is so much more to depression and anxiety than feeling down and if the fucked up crazy shit was covered more then it might save a few lives .maybe I'm on a Segway here but if you know you know .

[beautyaddict]

Link between exercise and mental health is v strong

Good on you for getting it going

[TommyH123]

I started back running in the new year to try loose some weight and mental health ..it's hell the first couple of weeks but hitting that sweet spot now where you actually want to go out for a run instead of putting it off ...hoping I can keep at it .there's a lot to be said for the calmness you feel after a run ..kind of like your mind Is too tired to think or care .I hope I can keep it going this year ...usually I slip by the wayside after couple of months and find it so hard to start back at it .January is always a depressing month but personally hasn't been too bad this time around and getting out in the cold air has helped . So many suicides always in January IV heard of 3 or 4 this month ...men and women ,young and old it's scary .Iv been that person suffering and not being able to sleep,panic attacks ,racing thoughts ,intrusive thoughts ,hallucinations practically ...crazy shit in middle of night and no one there to help.you literally would do anything to make it stop and that's why people end up doing what they do. thankfully I got through it so if anyone out there is struggling then as Michael Stipe says " hold on " .mainstream media and mental health "gurus " these days gloss over those debilitating dark nights of the soul symptoms instead opting for the easier " ah you felt a bit down but your ok now " ...there is so much more to depression and anxiety than feeling down and if the fucked up crazy shit was covered more then it might save a few lives .maybe I'm on a Segway here but if you know you know .

Keep it up guy, you need a target though, find an event to focus on, a 10k or a half, there’ll be plenty coming and it’ll give you something to aim for.
Yeah one of the main benefits is mental exhaustion, you literally forget the day to day shit while you run, the release of endorphins will up your mood as well.
It’s a tough month to start weather wise so it’ll get easier, well done 👍

[MichelleFox]

I started back running in the new year to try loose some weight and mental health ..it's hell the first couple of weeks but hitting that sweet spot now where you actually want to go out for a run instead of putting it off ...hoping I can keep at it .there's a lot to be said for the calmness you feel after a run ..kind of like your mind Is too tired to think or care .I hope I can keep it going this year ...usually I slip by the wayside after couple of months and find it so hard to start back at it .January is always a depressing month but personally hasn't been too bad this time around and getting out in the cold air has helped . So many suicides always in January IV heard of 3 or 4 this month ...men and women ,young and old it's scary .Iv been that person suffering and not being able to sleep,panic attacks ,racing thoughts ,intrusive thoughts ,hallucinations practically ...crazy shit in middle of night and no one there to help.you literally would do anything to make it stop and that's why people end up doing what they do. thankfully I got through it so if anyone out there is struggling then as Michael Stipe says " hold on " .mainstream media and mental health "gurus " these days gloss over those debilitating dark nights of the soul symptoms instead opting for the easier " ah you felt a bit down but your ok now " ...there is so much more to depression and anxiety than feeling down and if the fucked up crazy shit was covered more then it might save a few lives .maybe I'm on a Segway here but if you know you know .

Yep I know exactly how you feel. Many of us been there. Thank god its February. A bit longer days ahead. More bright. Always so hard to get back. But once you start you flying. Been back my self now. Exercise helps a loads. It clear your head. Priories time for your self. It’s the key. Been motivated, driven, focus, have goal, determined and have discipline and routine helps a lot. Find soul purpose ❤️


January it’s hardest month in the year.

[JennyIrish]

Great post! Well done you for sticking with it, espically in dreary January, I'm glad to see the back of that month, there just seems to be no sunlight in this country in January it's so gloomy!

Dont doubt yourself about keeping it up, those endorphins become addictive, I always think 'I may not feel like going to the gym but I never regret it after' you'll always feel so much better after a run! X

[Redrunner101]

Fair play to you. Exercise is still overlooked by so many health care professionals despite the obvious benefits when I comes to mood disorders.
Work to a target, either an event, a time or a weight to keep you motivated.
You'll only regret the sessions you skip. Best of luck

[bananabox999]

Keep at it. I have let it slide myself over janurary but its february now and im back at it.
I didnt belive people when they said i would get addicted to it, the results just made me want to do more.

[Klord1]

Thanks guys ...ya I really hope I keep at the running now ..good idea to book a 10 k or something and have something to aim for .also I notice the kgs are down a bit so if I can keep at it and watch what I eat I'm hoping the weight will drop more ...also looking forward to summer and running on beach and then swim afterwards is amazing .lovely scenery instead of just running at night in winter time .

[Airbusdriver]

Well done. Trying to get back walking myself, rarely do I hit the daily fitbit target of 10,000 steps. But without the fitbit I'd be worse, it makes get up and get a some more steps in! As regards being depressed, comedy is a great tonic, Sunshine Radio too is very chilled, the opposite to all the aggressive/bullying interviews on RTE Morning Ireland. That does you no good at all. Also PJ & Jim on Radio Nova in the morning are just brilliant, great to be laughing on the way to work, you get a much better and positive start to the day!

[abc123xxx]

Yeah one of the main benefits is mental exhaustion, you literally forget the day to day shit while you run, the release of endorphins will up your mood as well.

I find this too. I’ve been obsessively going to the gym for a little over a year, every day after work, and it’s such a great way to clear my mind after a days work and switch off. Makes you feel great afterwards.