Hi
Anyone suffer from depression? I do but it hasnt got in the way with running until now. I feel really low and unable to run. Anyone going through same thing/has been . . . Tips? Do I just force myself.I feel I will just give up too easy if I get tired and then feel shitter but dont wanna just give in either
Hi, not suffering from depression, but really feeling for you right now. You have come so far, does it help to know we are rooting for you?
A little. :)Im just getting more angry at myself because im suppose to be starting week 8 today but instead im being a lazy shit
Be gentle with yourself - if you'd bust your knee you'd be resting and recuperating, instead it's your brain that needs some tlc, so don't beat yourself up. Some gentle exercise tomorrow may help?
I've been feeling down all week, the only thing I have managed to do is run. I've just completed week7 tonight. Have been feeling so low I went back to bed between 5 & 6pm, then got up and put my trainers on, and took my dog for a jog-feeling better for it now. I'd say try and get out, but give yourself a break, if you don't manage the whole run-so what at least you've got out there and done it. Depression is a bitch, and it's crippling, but exercise really can help. Let me know how you get on. X
Sending lots of love and positive vibes your way. Keep posting here even if you don't manage to run for a while. You will find some great support 😊
I would echo be kind to yourself...favourite film, food, bath, sleep, beauty treatment, haircut?
Horrible thing depression 😡. A week can be 10 days, it doesn't matter if you have a small break 😊
Apparently my family are currently watching my favourite film downstairs but no one bothered to ask me :/
Im going for a walk and then ill have a nice break as you suggest 
Feel for you. Hope your mood lifts soon.
Lucky you to have a family downstairs? 👪❤️ Maybe they think you want to be alone? (As a fellow sufferer I can sometimes read things negatively and I think it's hard for people to do the right thing by me sometimes). Difficult though it is, how about just break down a task into simple doable bits. E.g. I can put my running gear on. That's easy. No pressure to do anything else... I can step out the door and run round the block. I've done that before.... I could repeat what I did last time really slowly.... I just con myself into doing it bit by bit really!
Yes. I have found it hard to get motivated the last few days but did run 2 days ago (see my Full moon gremlins post - yes note: full moon). Many don't realise that if you have depression you can't just "buck up". However exercise does help depression and I think that is what you you should concentrate on. Run to help the depression but be prepared to not have your best run. Repeat runs rather than move on until your mood lifts perhaps.
We're all behind you here. Sometimes we beat ourselves up if we don't run or don't run as far as we planned or as fast as we planned - it doesn't matter - the important thing is not to feel bad or guilty about it. Running is always there for you. When you feel up to it just go out there and enjoy it 😎
Hey as well as what everyone else has said, remember you have done brilliantly to get as far as you have on this programme. If you feel you can have a practice run or even just a walk, great. If not that's also fine. I'm sure when you feel better you will get right back into it and hope you feel better quickly. X
Ah, depression (my old foe) and running. Yes, when your run goes well it does give you a lift but when your run goes badly.................I battle with my depression every day of my life. When I'm down I almost certainly have a bad run. Sometimes I think it's better to NOT run than have a bad run because of the impact that bad run can have on me. Be kind to yourself. I have repeated a couple of weeks because I'd rather conquer those demons and go into the next week more confident. Don't beat yourself up. There will be many on this forum who took longer than the prescribed time to complete the programme - myself included. It doesn't matter. What matters if being kind to yourself and you WILL finish the programme.
Could you do a run from one of the earlier weeks ? Something you know you can achieve. It might help to get out there, even if it's just for a walk. Hope things start to feel better soon x
When you get the depression goggles on; every negative aspect of your life looks massive, and every positive looks tiny. Yes running or any exercise can help but you do need treatment too. If you haven't already, speak to your GP about getting help. Medication and CBT are the best combination.
I agree too with what others have said. Be kind to yourself, break down tasks in to achievable chunks, and keep on coming back here so we can cheer you on
Thanks everyone for replying. It makes me feel less isolated. Luckily ive had excellent help in the past dealing with depression so its more a random blip depressed day than an ongoing issue now. Im feeling bit better today so gonna try get back to normal
My heart really goes out to people suffering though. I know how horrible it is but there is hope. Like I said I still get bad days like yesterday but in general things are a lot better for me since treatment.
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