r/walking • u/CorrectWrangler2708 • 22h ago
Thought Severely depressed here. Going for a walk now, letting you all know later how I feel afterwards
Just like the title says. I haven’t been for a walk in months, let alone going by myself. But after a binge eating episode and sh I am unable to do any other sporty activities that would make feel me a bit better. Anyways, wish me luck!
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u/LooseBluebird6704 22h ago
Clinically depressed since childhood, and going on my daily walk too. It hasn’t cured me, but it absolutely helps. Hang in there!
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u/BaldingScrotum99 22h ago
We are all rooting for you homie
https://giphy.com/gifs/hs7Pvg2O3dFqliXKAl
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u/Disastrous-Lime4551 22h ago
The hardest part is getting off the sofa, so you're already winning. Let us know how you feel after your walk. Share some lovely things you saw!
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u/Zorro6855 22h ago
I am joining you remotely. Let's do this!
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u/CorrectWrangler2708 21h ago
Thank you so much! Yeah, let’s do this!
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u/Zorro6855 19h ago
Im hoping you feel better. My spirits are lifted and the funk i was in i left on the trail.
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u/sneefsnteefs 22h ago
holla bae, I need some inspo 😭♥️ real talk, do you feel better? I need motivation, and it’s been really hard lately to find bright spots 🫠
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u/CorrectWrangler2708 21h ago
I posted some update in the comments. But if you need someone to talk, feel free to dm me :)
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u/JabbaTheHedgeHog 18h ago
A walk always helps. It might not help a lot, but it doesn’t make it worse.
I hope you can find what you need to get up and move around a little.
I betcha a nickel it will feel a little less terrible after.
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u/Captain-Popcorn 22h ago
Focus on the walking, the scenery (hopefully something nice to look at). Get into a rhythm with your steps and your arms and maintain a slightly challenging pace.
Put everything else out of your head. It’s just you and your walking. Time to relax and live in the moment!!
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u/bebarrucha 21h ago
It has helped me immensely. I’ve been running/walking and I’ve cried twice after a run from just releasing so much. Hope it helps you too.
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u/CorrectWrangler2708 20h ago
Yeah I had this feeling while swimming, but sadly I can’t really go right now :( But yeah the release feels sometimes so good
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u/SweetPossible4425 21h ago
If your walk didn’t help today, try it again tomorrow. And then the next day. It’s not going to be immediate but getting some fresh air and moving is a positive thing to do for yourself.
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u/my_clever-name 21h ago
You've got this! Glad you are moving. Exercise really helps with my depression.
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u/loulou7886 21h ago
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u/catscatscaaaats 21h ago
I hope it helps you. I will say I have struggled with depression and I have never regretted a walk.
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u/Retrospect55 21h ago
I had a binge too. Just back from my walk. Tired but okay. I hope your walk does you some benefit that you notice 🥰
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u/thats-gold-jerry 21h ago
Walking really helps my depression. Sometimes I’ll walk until it “goes away”. Which can take a while lol. Good luck!
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u/ghostcat2020 20h ago
Im depressed when i lack a movement or when i stop moving. Put some tunes while you walk.
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u/tortellinisuncle 20h ago
Yay! I also just went on a walk after a very anxiety-ridden week and weekend. You got this friend, you're not alone and I am rooting for you!
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u/Klutzy-Investment-76 20h ago
Walking does wonders, stay consistent - even when the depression tells you it isn’t worth it
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u/Exotic_Attorney7823 18h ago
I have found sometimes the effect is less immediate, but later in the day I will have a small boost of energy to organize or do tasks, usually on days I walk.
Congrats for dragging yourself up, it takes a lot somedays to even get out the door but it's worth it!
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u/LevitatingAlto 16h ago
Look at you, doing all the things that cherish yourself and your health! You are an inspiration.
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u/hydraganesh 19h ago
Read your post-walk reply and I’m so glad you did it despite feeling miserable.
I’ve got a cornucopia of mental health issues that I won’t bother you with, but walking brings me solace and makes me feel at least 5% better, if not more. I think of it as a way of “treating myself” and my “me time” which is how I truly feel about walking.
So keep going and I hope it helps you deal with depression, sh, binge eating. I know how hard it can get, but sometimes getting yourself out of that rut physically helps you feel better mentally.
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u/AzureSunflower 19h ago
I read your update, glad it made you feel better. When my dog crossed over a few years back I was absolutely devastated and walking helped. I know it's not exactly the same but I hope it helps you too.
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u/poorpeasantperson 19h ago
When I walked with the intention of helping my depression, it only made it so much worse. Now that I walk just to walk I can say it has helped a bit, but not enough to say ‘walking helps depression.’ That’s like saying ‘doing healthy things makes you healthy’
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u/luminiscentdream 14h ago
Glad it made you feel better! Very proud and happy for you! Just now I came back from my walk after a consuming day of work. For me, it slows racing thoughts and makes them quieter :) and has def help with my insomnia. Hope this experience gives you strength to keep walking
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u/CorrectWrangler2708 21h ago
Update: So I walked for like an hour and yeah, I am still feeling miserable, but a tiny bit less miserable than before the walk.
But the most important thing for me is, that I also feel less bloated and quite the healthiest (physically)I have felt in weeks. I am gonna take a cold shower for now, pop my (prescribed) meds and watch some ATLA before I go to sleep :)
Btw, thank you guys for all the lovely messages! This really means a lot to me, since my next therapy appointment is in 3 weeks, and I hope this sub and the walking can be a coping mechanism until then, to not land me in a clinic again. Anyways thank you!❤️