Swimming

krazykay71

hi everyone. I am 47 I have fibromyalgia rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes type 2 insulin dependant, and a list as long as your arm. I have suffered with depression and mental health problems since I was 14. I'm very overweight and have bright purple hair (doesn't show up in my picture) 
I'm very easy going and live and let live. I don't have many friends.  I love  animals and nature I now do meditation which has helped me with a lot of things. 

JennysDad

Hello not-so-crazy @krazykay71 and a very warm welcome to the community. 'Don't have many friends' becomes 'Didn't have many', here. We have a lot of members with fibro, arthritis, diabetes - indeed, you name it, some of our members have got it - and I have no doubt you will find good friends among them.
Most of the fibro posts I've seen have ended up in the 'Dealing with chronic pain' thread, so you might like to take a look in there and see if there is anything of interest to you. And in the meanwhile others will, I'm sure, get back to you.
Very warmest best wishes
Richard

krazykay71

Hi Richard @JennysDad thankyou for your reply and the link. ☺

JennysDad

You are very welcome Kay, @krazykay71
Have a good night
Richard

Sam_Alumni

Welcome to the community @krazykay71

steve51

Hi @krazykay71

Good Afternoon & Welcome to our online community/family.

Please please let me know if I can help/support you with anything???

“It great to meet you today”

krazykay71

Hi @steve51 please could you advise me if there are other people around basildon that go swimming? I'm not a strong swimmer I also have to go to a walk in pool as I cannot pull myself out of a normal pool. I am very conscious about my weight but I know I would benefit from swimming.  if I could meet other people in a similar situation? maybe a small group we could all benefit. I can't  go alone as I can't go out on my own because of panic attacks and anxiety

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @krazykay71, great to meet you! Have you tried contacting Basildon Sporting Village? They may be able to assist or know of other organisations who may be able to help.

steve51

Hi @krazykay71

Good Morning & Sorry for the delay in getting back to you!!!!

Here’s some info for you below on swimming services in your area!!!!

http://www.basildon.gov.uk/article/4485/Disabled-access-and-facilities

Please please let me know if I can help you further?????