Healthy body, healthy mind

I have been suffering with Depression and Anxiety for a while now. A massive panic attack last summer led me to taking medication which did not agree with me. I have had to come off them and now trying to battle on without them. I love walking but have decided that running would be a great way to feel both physically and mentally healthy. Fingers crossed

[XoxoFaith]

Hope it helps you got me out helps me alot to go on walks

[Joanna3 in reply to XoxoFaith]

Hi I'm so glad, stay happy because you're worth it we just need to remember that. X

[Joanna3]

Hi I have had the same problem but luckily I have found something that helps now but running with my dog really helps my mood.

So keep positive and keep doing anything that helps u stay happy because we are all important.

We just strugg with depression too realise that sometimes.

Always here if u need a chat 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Joanna3]

Thankyou. I have thought about running with my dog, but he’s a bit crazy haha! Thanks for the positive message, and think running will definitely help with my depression

[Joanna3 in reply to Hidden]

Hi u should definitely give it a go if you're dog allows it lol 😆 what dog do u have? I've got a little pomchi called precious she's very cute but hectic to. Lots of energy.

Stay happy and safe and keep positive however hard it is. X

[PinkTeddy]

I found walking helps a lot definitely calms my mind and allows me to observe things.

[Hidden in reply to PinkTeddy]

Thankyou, yeah I think I will listen to music too

[Joanna3 in reply to Hidden]

Music I love it can take u back to a happy place if when happy memories exist x

[Joanna3 in reply to PinkTeddy]

Me to it just gives u fresh air and space to think about things clearly rather than the 4 walls that seem so draining sometimes. Keep healthy and positive x

[Kc29]

It will. You will love it and do weights as well. Do you have a person in your life that you can talk to when you start to have a panic attack?

[Hidden in reply to Kc29]

Thankyou. Yeah I have a very supportive husband who has suffered with mental health. It’s good to feel like you are not alone when you hear others are suffering too

[Joanna3 in reply to Hidden]

Your so lucky wish I did x

[Joanna3 in reply to Kc29]

I wish I did my kids are amazing and my partner of 16 years used to be amazing but now he doesn't care or understand anything anymore it breaks my heart.

I have put on a little weight and he is horrible about it. It really hurts and he can talk to his friends but I'm not allowed to talk to anyone.

I'm constantly called a weirdo and freak. It really hurts I feel so alone. If it wasn't for my kids and little puppy I wouldn't be here.

Stay happy and healthy x

[Kc29 in reply to Joanna3]

Your not a freak are anything he said. You need to pray about leaving that jack ass.

[Hidden in reply to Joanna3]

I’m so sorry to hear this. Remember though it’s him who has issues and not you. I’m sure you will find much support here

[Rachel2535]

Oh you can do this! Sometimes being off the medication is what you need to find the healing you need. And running well you have to be super awesome to do that, I am not a runner :). Praying for you as you come off of this. -Rachel

[Hidden in reply to Rachel2535]

Thankyou. Yes although I felt better in a lot of ways I wasn’t myself on the medication and unable to address my issues

[Kc29]

That’s control he’s doing. That’s not good at all. I’m a male so I’m telling you.

[Junella]

You are right--it's more about lifestyle than we would think and most therapists are not stressing that. If you are able to run, that's great. Also look at other parts of your life--diet (mostly fruits and veggies are recommended; even being vegan with supplemented B12).

Regular sleep schedule, mindfulness with deep breathing 15 mins a day at least. Having a spiritual life is so valuable and knowing you are loved by One beyond yourself. And having a social life of positive friends and helping others and practice CBT. I share these as things that helped me.

[Hidden in reply to Junella]

Thankyou, I’m keen to apply all those as have been guilty of not doing so in the past. In particular my diet is not great, but when I have the right mindset I can be really disciplined