Mentally Positive for first time in Years

[MaddyNed]

Here goes.... like a lot of people I have suffered with depression for a long time. The beginning of February is an especially hard time for me as in 2000 I lost my beautiful daughter when she was 8 years old and it would have been her birthday 27 on the 7th Feb.I have struggled a lot of the time to deal with this, I’ve carried on working and living but not in a happy place, just surviving really. I’d already lost my dad when I was 15 and my mum passed 4 years ago. This made me spiral lower as my mum was my rock, always there for me. Doing the C25k has given me something to focus on and has really helped me feel better.Ive got up and got out instead of staying in bed hiding away or even drinking far too much to try and forget. I’m now drinking lots of water, eating healthy and the main thing feeling happier which all 3 of my other daughters have noticed, so thank you C25k and thank you to all you lovely people. Here’s to W6 R3 tomorrow ❤️

[ktsok Graduate]

Oh MaddyNed, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you have three daughters around who notice how you are feeling; and that you are feeling more positive. Such mountains you have had to climb. Well done x

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to ktsok]

Thank you ktsok ❤️xxx

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

So glad this is helping, and all four of your daughters will be so proud of you and happy for you. My husband is a recovered alcoholic and we know just how insidious and dangerous alcohol can become in times of mental pain and turmoil. Well done you for getting into running instead. It will make all the difference to your family. Stay strong and remember we’re always here for you xx

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you it is like one big family on here ❤️ xxx

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to MaddyNed]

Isn’t it ? I wish my own family was as kind and complimentary 😂😂

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

😂😂this made me smile 👍xxx

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to MaddyNed]

Excellent ! A smile a day keeps the Black Dog at bay 😂

[Teenybopbabe Graduate]

Oh Maddyned, I am so sorry, what a seriously tough time you’ve had. Well done you on just surviving each day but good on you for pushing yourself that bit further now to be achieving what you are every day.

It’s amazing what these changes can make and it’s great that you and your daughters are noticing the changes and feeling the benefits. Keep it up - you can do it! Good luck tomorrow

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to Teenybopbabe]

Thank you Teenybopbabe and good luck with your R3 ❤️x

[BishyBarnabee Graduate]

I admire your strength and courage, MaddyNed. Doing C25k has been the right decision for so many people - and we all stick together! 👍🏻😊

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to BishyBarnabee]

Thank you BishyBarnabee we do and this makes me smile too ❤️xxx

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Wow that must be very hard but you sound incredibly brave and I’m pleased that this programme is helping you. Your daughters and you should be very proud of what you are doing.

Enjoy r3, take it slow and steady

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thank you Couchpotato2 and I will do ❤️xxx

[Nomad2001 Graduate]

Im so sorry to hear your story. U must be an incredibly strong woman. Also takes a lot to share.

Well done with getting to week 6. Ur ahead of me. Hope it gets easier and u find a new lease of life.

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to Nomad2001]

Thank you Nomad2001 and good luck with your running journey ❤️xx

[welsby1967 Graduate]

So sorry for your loss but it sounds like you really have found a way to keep you mentally focused on the good things in life and it’s great you other 3 girls can see a difference in you. Keep on keeping on for them xx

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to welsby1967]

Thank you welsby1967 I will do ❤️xx

[ATMVA]

So happy to hear that you are finally happy. Its amazing how well C25K can shift the black clouds. As with all the best things in life if we’d known we have started much earlier. My little family are noticing changes in our lives too. Everyone’s a winner. 😍

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to ATMVA]

Thank you ATMVA and your right everyone is a winner, makes such a difference ❤️xx

[Pianism Graduate]

It must be heartbreaking to lose a child - I'm so sorry! I'm also sorry you carry around the weight of depression - I can definitely relate to that. My heartfelt wish is that C25k and the health benefits it brings lift the burden, even if only a little. We're here for you.

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Thank you Pianism C25K has been a massive help and also the support everyone gives each other on here. It certainly feels like we are all doing this together ❤️x