I have always been quite an active person, whether this be running, walking the dogs, gym, swimming, but at my lowest, didn’t even want to leave the house, after the dr’s visit I found this sense of empowerment, I was so worried that I would be seen as a failure, by admitting I was not ok, but the opposite actually happened, I was in control again, I had sought help, that was me.

I began walking again, a few months later, went to the gym, this is when something happened, whilst working out, I realised that I hadn’t had any bad thoughts, hadn’t cried, when leaving the gym, the darkness came back, almost felt like I had been slapped in the face, but I had realised for the time being active, the darkness had gone away.

I increased my activity over time, I had bad days, I still do, but I found myself feeling more like me, felt stronger, started smiling again.

This made me realise how important activity is to your mental health and well being. When MindLift began I had conversations with people who I see regularly , once sharing what MindLift is about, have opened up about their own mental health, some harrowing stories, but the one thing that always comes up, is how being active helps the mental health recovery.

MindLift is trying to get the message out, Get up to Lift Up, get outside, go and watch the sunrise, go for that walk.

We at MindLift have lost people due to mental health, have loved ones and friends who are currently battling everyday….. Wear MindLift for them.