running helped my anxiety

[Agelesslass]

haven’t been able to run for a long time, it worked wonders for me as I suffer with depression and anxiety. Various illnesses and operations have meant I’m not able to run as if yet. Tried a few weeks back but had to give up, Now have awful anxiety and aches and pains, GP put me on antidepressants which I do hate taking. Role on when I can get back to it. Your posts help a lot, thanks people,

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

So sorry about your health situation Agelesslass, I do remember you posting here around 6 months ago about your running, I certainly hope it won't be long before you can get back to running, so happy to know that these posts you read on this forum helps you a lot.

[Agelesslass in reply to AlMorr]

thank you ❤️

[Dendev75 Graduate]

I’m sorry to hear about your health issues, and it must be frustrating knowing a run would really help but you’re not in a position to. Are you able to get out for a walk? Last year I was on the final run of the ct5k programme but suffered a huge anxiety attack which left me drained for months. When I felt up to it I decided to start walking and soon found myself out walking everyday covering around 3 miles. Months later I started ct5k again and managed to complete it this year and I haven’t looked back since - I hope you manage to get back out there as you obviously know the benefits to mind and body. Best of luck.

[Agelesslass in reply to Dendev75]

Thanks so much, you’ve certainly been through it , I will take your advice, I can walk just over a mile and that’s it, but will slowly build it up if I can. Heightened anxiety is a terrible thing, you don’t know what it’s like unless you’ve suffered it yourself. Thanks again 😃

[Dendev75 Graduate in reply to Agelesslass]

You will find your fitness will build up with regular walking and I certainly noticed a difference second time round doing ct5k - it just felt more enjoyable (maybe because I knew what to expect) looking forward to seeing your posts of your journey 😊

[Agelesslass in reply to Dendev75]

thank you so much 😃😃

[nowster Graduate in reply to Agelesslass]

I know exactly what it can be like from helping my partner when she's been a quivering wreck, unable even to speak to me.

Just getting beyond the four walls can be both daunting and beneficial.

[Agelesslass in reply to nowster]

sorry about your partner suffering this debilitating anxiety too, it’s such an awful feeling, I really hope she is Getty help with it. 🤞🤞

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Sorry things are tough right now.

I would echo Dendev75 and suggest you start walking, Part of the psychological benefit of running is being out doors and (preferably) in nature. I would recommend a graded approach - you could walk C25K- gradually building up your mileage each day.

Sending you good wishes'

[Agelesslass in reply to Hidden]

thanks for your reply Helenwheels, again advice will be taken, when I’m a bit stronger will build up my walking distance, at least I do live in quite a rural area. Thanks so much 😃

[Rungranny Graduate]

Hi there Agelesslass. So sorry to hear of your health troubles at the moment. I also suffer from anxiety and like you I found running a big stress buster. I had stopped due to a hip and knee pain and after almost 2 years off I have recently restarted couch 2 5k as my anxiety has been really bothering me in the last couple of months. I'm running 25 mins non stop now at a slow pace and really hope I can keep going . If you cannot run perhaps you could walk, swim or cycle. It's so hard to live in this awful state of anxiety and hard to motivate ourselves to move our bodies. I take an antidepressant also and have had to take a small increase in doseage which like you , I hate having to do but sometimes it's nessisary to feel a bit better. Keep us posted on your progress, this group is very supportive.

[Agelesslass in reply to Rungranny]

thank you Rungranny, anxiety is so debilitating, you never know when you’re going to have an attack, I know I would be better if I could run again. Well done you for getting back out there, I admire you, I certainly do 👏👏👏