Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

Find support with others who have gone through a traumatic experience. Whether you have chronic or acute PTSD, we are here for you.

10,127 Members
27,615 Posts
1 Online
Anxiety Disorders
/ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

Walk a Day

Rizen
Rizen
I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps.
I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting back.
Walking greatly improves my mental health too. I'm feeling less irritable and depressed after walking.

I want this to be a support thread for people who exercise and eat healthy so if you do any of that post here!
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 3 miles today.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked at least 1.5 miles. I've been depressed and neglecting my art. It's harder to be creative than walk each day :(
Rizen
Rizen
I walked at least a mile. I also had to clean my entire apt since the managers are inspecting all the units for pests. It was a lot of work but it feels much better now.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Good for you! I didn't make it to the gym today as planned because of the flu. Waaa.

But I plan to when this fever breaks... And to come here to say so, thanks to how you keep this thread going, rizen!
Rizen
Rizen
^Sorry you have the flu.

I walked a mile and made a snowman that was taller than me. It was good exercise.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2.8 miles to water my mom's plants and get her mail.
I'm feeling mad today. I hate how bad days come and go; it's harder to get stuff done or even get out on a bad day.
jltristan
jltristan
I used to walk three miles a day and I loved it. It was nice to get out, see nature, have some time to myself, and all while getting some exercise. I too need to get back too it. I have been trying to motivate myself to start again but the cold weather in the mornings has deterred me so far.... I need to bundle up and do it anyway.

Keep up it up!! :)
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2 miles to my grandmother's apt. I brought her subway and helped out with stuff.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked a mile.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Today it's been a week since I could exercise because of the flu. It really sucks not to get to walk. It makes mind and body a little better for me. I just sucks not to have that.
Rizen
Rizen
I've been in a rotten mood all day. I planned on going for a long walk outside but ended up pacing around in my apartment while talking to my mom on the phone. I don't like to sit still. Since I talk to my mom for a long time I figure i walked at least a mile.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 1.5 to 2 miles from my grandma's house back to my house.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Breakthrough! Today the flu lifted, just a little cough is left. I went to town and saw an NBA game. Rode the subway and walked a lot--WITHOUT MY CANE.

The point of walking since October 2014 has been to walk without my cane, and I DID IT!!! Wow, I felt 5 years younger.

Thanks for the motivation this walk a day thread has been, Rizen.
drangonflylady
drangonflylady
I swam for an hour yesterday and I hadn't been swimming in quite awhile and I was looking forward to sharing cause I haven't done much beyond my usual walks for a while but I got very sick when I got home and I've been very sick since. If I didn't know better I think I would just stop swimming.
drangonflylady
drangonflylady
Congratulations Muji that is so awesome that you walked without your cane. I'm thrilled for you. Im glad you are feeling better too.