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Jan 2009
8:32pm, 17 Jan 2009
First-time poster!!
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NRGEE
Who gets depressed? i am a sufferer of depression and know how much running helps me.Just wondered how many other Fetchies suffer with depression . Am I alone? what do you do to help? I am on medication long term. I am going to join a running club to increase my social network. Sometimes pounding the streets can be lonely. I guess that if i know others are waiting for me to arrive at the club: then I will make the effort and not put it off. What do you think?
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Jan 2009
8:32pm, 17 Jan 2009
641 posts
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Gymfreak
i think thats a blo**y excellent plan hun :):)
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Jan 2009
8:34pm, 17 Jan 2009
2,774 posts
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Ness
Welcome to Fetch NRGEE
I've found my running has greatly improved since I joined a running club, so I would recommend it for that reason. Hope it helps you.
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Jan 2009
8:35pm, 17 Jan 2009
6,732 posts
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HowFar?
Good idea. Even arranging to meet one other person for a run makes it much easier to get out of the door and the run seems to pass quicker as well.
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Jan 2009
8:36pm, 17 Jan 2009
128 posts
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Bintmcskint
I definitely find running helps with my state of mind. Get miserable when I don't run.
And I agree with Gymfreak...joining a club is an excellent way to improve both your social life and your running.
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Jan 2009
8:36pm, 17 Jan 2009
654 posts
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she runs for cake
Great plan NRGEE, excercise is a great way of making you feel better naturally, and you will get such a boost from running with other people. Good luck (())
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Jan 2009
8:39pm, 17 Jan 2009
701 posts
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sioux
NRGEE you most certainly not alone.
Ontreatment myself at the mo and could well be long term though thankfully I'm only taking beta blockers very occasionally now.
the training definately helps. the time of year def doesn't as the gloom just makes me feel gloomier.
a running club is an excellent plan to get you out and enjoying the sport socially as well.
fetch has been a great support to me as well. people on here have helped me tremendously.
look forward to seeing more of you and to hearing that you've joined a club.
sorry no capitals but typing one handed as my son is leaning on my other arm
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Jan 2009
8:39pm, 17 Jan 2009
10,952 posts
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Hills of Death (HOD)
Great NRGEE it will help I don't suffer with depression (I don't think so) but have had stress and attended a stress management course. Where it is positively encouraged to RUN  and broaden your social networks so Running Clubs are good.
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Jan 2009
8:41pm, 17 Jan 2009
43 posts
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me , yes - and running/exercise can/does help
(latest buzzword is green exercise so getting outside into green areas can really help lift mood)
only downside of using running particularly to help manage depression is that it can be a double whammy when injury or illness stops you running as it can bring you down from both the frustration of not being able to get out and run AND the loss of the endorphins that provide the antidepressant effect - so it helps to have a contingency of some cross training - swimming biking or even walking
other downside is if you tend to being obssessive as running/exercise can feed that
but otherwise running /physical activity is a great way to help manage mild to moderate depression (- the more serious sort of depression probably needs a trip to see your GP for a bit of help and advice )
and making it social by joinging a club or group is a very good idea too
good luck with it
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Jan 2009
8:42pm, 17 Jan 2009
2,482 posts
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Fat Dave
You're not alone NRGEE. I've been down that dark road a few times and my moods aren't exactly the most stable now (this in itself is thankfully a world away from the set, focused negativity unbeatable, all-pervading lack of enthusiasm for life during my depression).
Running can be a massive help (both the exercise and even just getting outdoors for prolonged time). Keep it up!
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