Reply To: Suicide Prevention Day

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I found myself in a similar situation years ago when my first marriage broke down. I was in a dark place, and a friend who works in mental health suggested getting back in shape. This gave me a purpose, also what I didn’t know at the time is exercise releases endorphins which help to make you feel better. I’d make a start by going out for a walk and build up from there. A change in diet will also help especially if you know you’re not eating a healthy diet.It’s a case of small steps, don’t expect things to change over night. Make small goals that can realistically met, every goal you meet will help to improve your self esteem.

 

I would also suggest finding someone to talk to. Engage on the forums, maybe join Discord and join in the nonsense on there.

It’s not going to be a quick road to recovery but a slow and at times a hard trek. Yet you can leave this dark place behind. I did, it wasn’t easy and the exercise helped greatly. I ended up becoming really fit, and eventually ran some half marathons. I’ve since buggered all that fitness up but then I am 50 now and slowly falling apart, feel like a knackered old classic car that needs a year in the garage being fixed.