Anyone tried walking groups?

@Biblioklept .Hi i don’t think we’ve chatted on here as I don’t post much. Though I live in Scotland and there are lots more so women walking and chatting groups . Like yourself I haven’t done a lot or had many hobbies. Though I would say go first time see how it goes. Don’t be ti hard on yourself if you wish to start small and build your strength up . I think it’s something a lot more of us just need to go outside our comfort zone. Please let us know how you get on 👏🩷🩷🩷🩷

Go for it @Biblioklept !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It sounds like the perfect kind of group for you, almost as though someone had designed it just for you!! It has a lot of complications removed that on their own wouldn't be a big deal but accumulatively could push it into "too much" - like the exit routes and not having to do an unfamiliar route.

Have you tried getting in touch with them yet? That could be a good next step. You wouldn’t even need to disclose anything that might make you feel less secure or less able to do your current walks if you ended up not going - like it being outside your house or on your current route. I'm not trying to say you won't achieve it, but knowing that dropping out is an option and that it won't jeopardise what you're currently able to do should reduce the pressure and it can make you more likely to manage the push.

This sounds sooo similar to where I was a couple of years ago (I'm not saying you're behind me, it's not linear like that and we're all ahead and behind each other in different areas, you're ahead of me in so many things). Making the first step is scary and really hard and there's a chance you won't fully manage it first time so going in knowing that is really important. Being aware means you will be able to treat whatever you manage first and subsequent times as a success rather than a binary total success/total failure (especially common with people with our issues). From the past paragraph of your OP it sounds like you've got that mindset already.

What you say about everyone being nervous first time is super true too, and not just in mental health-type groups but just about any group!! It can help a lot to know that, not as a comparison-type attitude but as a "we're all in the same boat" frame. Knowing you you will probably want to help and reassure somebody else there and will forget to think about your own anxiety ❤️

If you’re able to share what things are holding you back at the moment maybe people could talk you through their thoughts on some of them??

I think it’s so cool that you’re even thinking about this though ❤️

@Biblioklept thanks . I’m not one for posting a lot I do read some of the topics on here which have helped me out in so many ways . Scotland is beautiful place to visit . Gosh even me living here there are so many places I want to venture to . You asked if I had looked into any walking groups yes I found one which is called walking and chatting which sounds like a great start for me and it’s not like 5 miles or 10 miles like some . I wanted something to start of gently it’s around a park at own pace and chatting which sounds my kinda thing as i do like talking 🤣🤣🤣Maybe if I put as much effort into walking part 🤣. It doesn’t start until next week and great part it’s free for the first month then if like it I will gladly pay . @Biblioklept I think your walking group which is at end of you’re street is a blessing in disguise it’s certainly meant for you to give it a try go for it you have nothing to loose and lots to gain . Walking is the best form of exercise . Keep us posted please 🩷🩷🫶xx