I am feeling really down in the dumps, sad and depressed today. My boyfriend has been sent to prison today, for Gbh, he got 3 years. He will serve half of this so will be out in 18 months but I am so upset. It seems so unfair, he is such a lovely person and what he did was wrong, but it wasn't all his fault, it was in self defence, the bloke attacked him first, he only went to his ex's to get some of his stuff back, which she would'nt give him, but the court would not accept that and although he pleaded guilty, deep down I was hoping the sentence would be suspended. I am hoping that I can concentrate on my running and it will keep my spirits up for the next 18 months, but at the moment, I feel like curling up in a ball and not doing anything

Ouch. Whatever the circumstances, whether or not it was just & fair that he has been imprisoned, it's bound to be a terribly miserable time for you

The short answer to your question, of course, is yes. That doesn't mean it's easy to drag yourself out when you feel absolutely wretched, but it's well worth making the effort if you can. The fact that you're even asking the question, I think means that you know it would do you good, and that you want to.

If it's the same with you as it is here, it's a lovely evening, so get your kit on right this minute, head out the door and go for a run. Things won't be any different when you get back, but you WILL feel better about things and feel more positive and more able to cope.

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Sending you a hug Karen...


get out there and run. The busier you are the quicker the time will pass

Thanks Trinity & BPC, I have had my daughter and her boyfriend here so haven't got out running tonight, but will get out at 6.15 in the morning, will try to keep to my routine, and hopefully time will go a bit quicker, and I will be fitter when he gets out. Got a visit booked for Saturday, but the flat seems empty without him. Got to try to think positive and keep my spirits up, its just hard so thanks for your kind words

The short answer to your question is; Yes. The slightly longer answer involves me waffling on about the fact that physical exercise lifts the mood and has been shown to be as effective as antidepressants in some trials, I think.

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Hi Karen

I can't begin to imagine how you must be feeling, but you must try and keep youself going, the running will most definitely help.

You have done so well so far with your run/walk programme don't let it go to waste now that will only make you feel worse.

Keeping posting on here no matter how you are feeling and we will try to keep you virtually happy.

TT

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cant really say much more than the others Karen but i am sending you virtual hugs anyway

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Sounds like your having a rough time . Keep your chin up, I think running is a great stress buster. You may feel lousy before a run but you will feel better after

Thanks Guys for your support, I am feeling very up and down emotionally but I am not going to give up running, I enjoy it too much and it will keep me going for the next eighteen months, I went out yesterday morning as usual, and will be out again tomorrow morning at 6.15am. Looking forward to the race for life in July and that will be three months gone from the eighteen months, will then think about looking for a 10k run and train for that, if I keep on having something to aim for I hope that wil help.

It will definitely give you focus Karen, and post your mileage on this thread New York City to San Francisco is about 2930 miles, that should also help keep you motivated, it doesn't matter how far you run everything helps

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