I had no idea of my password, its been such along time since I was on the forum. I've not been in a good place for quite a while. I was diagnosed with depression.
Then last October whilst on holiday in Cyprus, I slipped on some rocks on the beach. I fractured my ankle in two places. I had five days in hospital, eight screws and a plate fitted.
Seven weeks in plaster, four weeks an aircast boot. Back in hospital for a further operation. Immobile til the new year. My rehab is slow. I am having physio and hydrotherapy. I'm walking with the aid of one crutch. Walking is hard work. My injury has not helped the depression. People know about my ankle, but not the depression. There is still such a stigma around mental health
I always remember the 16th May.......FS was formed. Eleven years now. Happy Birthday Free Spirits
My rowing prior to my accident had been getting less and less. I've only managed the odd ctc in the last year. I've even spoken about selling the rower.
I've missed another Madchester. It was nice reading about the weekend.
I received an email from the British Heart Foundation and the May marathon. I decided to set myself a target, a goal. A marathon in May, your pace sounds easy. For me right now its tough. Anyway, if anyone would like to check out my link, any amount would be very much appreciated.......
https://mymarathon17.everydayhero.com/u ... onmarathon
Michelle
Another year
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Re: Another year
That's a huge step Michelle, mentally and physically, signing up for the challenge!
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Best of luck with it. And thank you for checking in on the 11th FS birthday!
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Best of luck with it. And thank you for checking in on the 11th FS birthday!
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Re: Another year
Sorry to hear about your health issues, Michelle And immobilization certainly doesn´t help a depression already present to start with Best of luck with your recovery A good thing that you have set new goals
And happy birthday to Free Spirits We certainly spoke about and honoured those who were there from the very start at our recent Madchester event
And happy birthday to Free Spirits We certainly spoke about and honoured those who were there from the very start at our recent Madchester event
Old enough to know better - young enough to do it anyway
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Re: Another year
Hi Michelle, and best wishes.
Good luck with the marathon, a great challenge.
The recent programs in the UK on mental health have been fascinating to watch. If you didn't catch 'Mind over marathon', check it out. I found it quite inspiring.
Wolfie
Good luck with the marathon, a great challenge.
The recent programs in the UK on mental health have been fascinating to watch. If you didn't catch 'Mind over marathon', check it out. I found it quite inspiring.
Wolfie
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Re: Another year
I hope things will get better for you soon, Michelle.
Best of luck with the rehab and the challenge!
Best of luck with the rehab and the challenge!
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Re: Another year
Sounds like you've had a very tough few months. Thanks for posting and letting us know about your situation - I'll take a look at the link and contribute a little something for sure.
I'm down at HQ in Kent in July - maybe we should arrange that get together we've talked about so often!
I'm down at HQ in Kent in July - maybe we should arrange that get together we've talked about so often!
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43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: Another year
Yikes! That's a very difficult few months you've had. Kudos for taking on the challenge and for having the courage to talk about your depression. I hope everything goes well with the challenge and over the next few months and years.
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Re: Another year
Sorry to hear about your ankle Michelle and the depression and its great to see that you are getting back to the erg
All the very best with getting back to fitness, you know that you have many friends here
All the very best with getting back to fitness, you know that you have many friends here
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Re: Another year
Thanks for all the good wishes I have received. Yes I did see the programme Wolfie. I think that was one reason why I decided to post about my depression. Prior to posting last week, only a handful of people knew......well over 200 have seen and now know
I guess the challenge is helping me, though at my snail pace it doesn't seem like it.
Perhaps we could get to meet up in July Dave. That sounds like a good idea.....let me know when
I guess the challenge is helping me, though at my snail pace it doesn't seem like it.
Perhaps we could get to meet up in July Dave. That sounds like a good idea.....let me know when