Those close to me will not only know how much I love a good challenge, but many will also know I have my own mental health story, which thankfully I am still here to share.
The period of 2014-2016 saw me struggle enormously with my mental health and I ended up in a place I never before could understand or thought would possibly happen to me, because after all, I had a great life!
Circumstances aren’t always a contributor to a mental health crisis and through much research and personal learning I have come to understand this and am campaigning for the simple “let’s get you on some anti-depressants and see how we get on” NOT to be the response. (I also believe medication absolutely can have a role to play before the keyboard warriors start tapping away).
Having always been a massive believer in the positive association between physical and mental wellbeing, when I met the team at Get Fit 4 Mental Wellness I knew that part of the purpose of my journey was to provide an understanding which would enable me to channel my experience and help others by getting involved with the charity both personally and via my business.
We started 2022 with a great team of both volunteers and centre regulars completing the Leeds Half Marathon which was just incredible! Seeing people achieve goals they didn’t think possible and inspiring others with their story too was amazing.
On Sunday this week two (now friends) Dan & Paul will take on their first marathon having committed wholeheartedly to a 16 week training plan and will join me on the start line of the Yorkshire Marathon. For me this counts as the first event in my “12 months of madness”.
It’s time for me to push personally but also to raise crucial money and awareness for this amazing charity so any donation you are able to make is received with the utmost gratitude 🙏🏻
See you on the finish line 😊
