Been trying to get back on track,

serenity2
serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
in Coffee lounge
The last couple of days I’ve planned and been out for a walk, quite long walks ..it’s not easy to get back out there for many reasons, but I was determined...
Ive been exhausted but I’ve walked a lot and felt better for it ..certainly slept a little better too..?
It’s a bit of a battle at the moment but one I hope I can win...thought I’d share a photo I took on one of those walks ? peaceful...


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  • Grinchy
    Grinchy Community member Posts: 1,944 Championing
    I'm glad your getting out there, lovely photo!
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    Thank you @Grinchy
    ? it’s a real lovely place, not far away..I try to go when there aren’t many people around as it’s far nicer 

  • Grinchy
    Grinchy Community member Posts: 1,944 Championing
    glad you have somewhere thats nice to visit, i prefer  nice quiet places myself, need to get out more, my anxietys keeping me in for the time being, but i'm sure that will change
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    @Grinchy yes anxiety can be so debilitating ..I experience similar..
    and yes you will do it, it just takes time and small steps, and for us not to beat ourselves up about things..it’s been difficult, but I’m feeling better about it, slowly does it I guess...
    take care ! ?
  • RAwarrior
    RAwarrior Community member Posts: 425 Pioneering
    Hi @ serenity2,
    I’m glad you have managed to go for a walk and what a beautiful place/photo. 
    I feel much better when I go outside.
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    Thank you @RAwarrior
    appreciate that ?
    yes it’s a hard slog but I do feel better..
    im very lucky that there are nice places nearby and I can go when it’s quiet ?
    sending you good wishes 
  • RAwarrior
    RAwarrior Community member Posts: 425 Pioneering
    You’re welcome @serenity2. I can’t walk very far however, I drive and I do try to go out when it’s quiet or when the weather is bad so there are less people. I am in the shielding group so I am still very nervous about encountering too many people. I find being outside lifts my mood and it is very calming. We are fortunate to have so many beautiful and peaceful places to visit. Best wishes to you as well and happy walking?
  • leeCal
    leeCal Community member Posts: 7,537 Championing
    I hope you feel better soon @serenity2
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    @RAwarrior
    thank you..im glad you manage to get out sometimes ..it does help.
    and yes some lovely places in nature and quiet at the right times too ?
    good wishes ! 
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    Hi @leeCal
    thank you ? I’m not so bad. Better for the walks, if not a bit tired. but it’s worth it ..
    It’s kinda like a work in progress ? 
    hope you are well too 


  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    A great photo @serenity2, I'm glad the walk helped. :)
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Wow what an amazing photo @serenity2 it looks beautiful there, I know seeing that would certainly brighten my day

    Keep up with the walks you will build up strength and it will get easier to go out the more you do it
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    Thank you @Chloe_Scope ?

    @janer1967 I went early this morning , same place, no crowds , took some more photos will post one here soon..im so tired now but so glad I went ..thank you ?
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    Thought I’d share a couple of photos from this mornings walk ??
    It was Sunnier today...I did enjoy the walk...I guess the downside is, I’m totally knackard now ?? bit it was worth it !
  • RAwarrior
    RAwarrior Community member Posts: 425 Pioneering
    Hi @serenity2,
    Wow what beautiful photographs?. It looks like a wonderful place to visit. I’m glad you managed to do more walking and it can build up strength in your muscles/ joints. It also helps me with my general well-being as I find being outside peaceful, relaxing and calming. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photographs?
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    My pleasure @RAwarrior
    So good to hear it helps you too, and you manage it , 
    it definitely helps...
    thank you ?
  • WestHam06
    WestHam06 Community member Posts: 1,390 Trailblazing
    Hi @serenity2, 
                           Thank you for sharing this with us and the lovely photos. It's so good to hear that you are determined to keep going and that the walks are helping you to feel better. Please do continue to share your photos with us if you would like too, it certainly looks like you go for a walk in beautiful surroundings. Thank you. 
  • serenity2
    serenity2 Community member Posts: 248 Empowering
    Thank you @WestHam06 I certainly will keep sharing photos yes ?

    missing the footy already I am...

    take care ???

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