PTSD AND ANXIETY, I won’t be beaten πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ - Couch to 5K

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PTSD AND ANXIETY, I won’t be beaten πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Carolann69
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Hi guys as the title says I’m trying to beat my demons! After having a breakdown at Xmas, I struggled with life and didn’t know where the future was taking me, when I got signed off work at Xmas the weight piled on, 3 stones of it! My anxiety was through the roof and confidence at a low , then I found couch 2 5k and what a difference my life has been! I’m on week 6 and loving it and never thought I would of come this far! It’s really helped my anxiety and my confidence has definitely improved 😁so if I can do it anyone can!

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Cmoi profile image
CmoiGraduate

Great stuff Carolann69 , you can definitely do this! πŸ‘

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MrsrunGraduate

You have a had a dark time of it but you have found a chink of light and look what you are doing! Fabulous. Does your buddy run with you?

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Carolann69 in reply to Mrsrun

Thanks my lovely 😊 yes my Frankie did run with me to start with, but then it got too much for her little legs πŸΆπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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MrsrunGraduate in reply to Carolann69

Oh bless her. I have a little dog but he is too old to run.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on getting to week 6 of C25K, well done on completing run 3 of week 5, that is a milestone run with C25K, once runners complet that run, it's only about 4 weeks until they graduate, once you have completed week 6 run 3 you are OFFICIALLY a RUNNER, onwards and upwards πŸƒπŸΎ πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate

Congratulations on your progress !And so pleased to hear it helps with the anxiety πŸ‘

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Instructor57Graduate

Jog 5 ?

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Instructor57Graduate

Ok, I don't want to hijack this post so I will reply to you on your previous post !

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Gotthis1968

Brilliant that you are feeling much more optimistic. Am a fellow anxiety suffer. Keep it up and well done you! πŸ˜ƒ

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Devon_stragglerGraduate

A great result, it's so nice to see both physical and mental benefits from running. Great progress so far, keep us posted on the coming weeks.

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FrencGraduate

Ah that is so great to hear, well done. C25K is amazing 🀩. And your doggie is very cute! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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MaCherie112Graduate

Oh wow! Congratulations on not only bouncing back back really taking life by the horns! I understand from my own personal battles just how much strength and resilience it takes to pick yourself back up when feeling that way and agree this programmes is really great for helping you push through both physical and emotional walls! Keep going!

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nowsterGraduate

Well done! I feel my own running has helped keep me on an even keel in the last year, even if it's just been a little focused "me time" every few days.

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Martlet76

You are an inspiration. I'm going re read your post just before my next run.

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m76

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Carolann69

Thank you all for your lovely comments, it’s great having the support from fellow runners, keep up the great work guys, much love ❀️

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linda9389Graduate

You CAN do it! Keep on running 😊

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newbie-nickGraduate

I really cannot say how happy I am to see you on here. We are a friendly and supportive bunch that will encourage you in every way possible, so tell us everything and ask us anything! Shout and scream at us and tell us all about the good runs too.Do you run alone, or does your pooch run with you? Mine doesn't as she would still be sniffing at the start line when I got back!!

Take care and please, do keep posting!!

Black dog on a bluebell strewn hillside on a sunny day.
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RaisemeupGraduate

Well Carol Anne, thank you for sharing your story which is a success story even before Graduating. I ofton wonder how many people who rely on antidepressants could find the same improved mental health just by embarking on C25k. The more that hear stories such as yours the better.Best wishes for continued 'healing' as you run; perhaps you'll update us again when you feel you've made even more progress - as it's very likely you will. ☺️

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HeavenstoBetsyGraduate

Well done Carolann, your story is so inspiring and it will help a lot of people. What more can you ask in life? Consider yourself fondly hugged!

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JulieByfGraduate

How fantastic.

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Chairy

Absolutely fantastic. You must feel very proud. Well done and keep going 😎

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drun

Welcome to the forum Carolann69 well done on your progress.

This post is essential for those new to the programme and returning after a break, it includes hydration, knee and leg strengthening exercises and stretching after a run, all on which will help.

Enjoy your journey

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ChesterloveGraduate

Fantastic. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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Sisteract5Graduate

To go from breakdown at Christmas to week 6 of C25K in August, is absolutely phenomenal- you are amazing - what an inspiration. Keep going - so pleased for you that you are doing this 😊

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