CommunityMembere0f527
I use to walk the track at the schools. The fresh air and the sun always helped me so much.
I found it cleared my head along with the pain & I slept much better. I realize not everyone can do this but if you can try it. At first I was lucky to make one lap then I would do a bit more. It amazed me how it helped my mind & sleep plus pain. I would dress according to the weather. I loved it!
Erin Rush Community Admin
I love that you were able to use walking as a form of exercise and also a great way to improve your mental health,
Are you still able to walk sometimes?
Best, Erin, Team Member.
caninemom6142 Member
Erin Rush Community Admin
It sucks that I had to teach my daughter this, too. I still love to walk and fortunately, I have teenage sons that will walk with me.
But, I hear you. We women always have to think about more than others may realize. I see that difference with my sons and my daughter. And, honestly, it makes me a little sad.
I am so sorry your sense of safety was taken away from you. That's so unfair (if, unfortunately, all too common in this world).
Best, Erin, Team Member.
CommunityMembere0f527 Member
Hi Erin thank you for your response I appreciate it more than you know.
You’re right it’s inexpensive, and something you don’t have to deal with a lot of thought process. I have had a hard time in the past couple years getting up and going. My husband Retired, and for some reason I stopped doing everything. It is something I intend to do this year for sure. I’m trying now to find someone I can talk to about some issues. I’m having a hard time with.
About yourself, are you able to exercise at all? It’s amazing how it can clear your head and ease your mind. I remember in the summer after my walk I would sit up on the bleachers and just look at the sky not realizing how lucky I was to be able to do it. I do hope to get back to it as soon as possible. Again, thank you very much for your response. It means a lot to me.
All my best to you, hope you are well, Susan 😊
Erin Rush Community Admin
Fortunately, I have a teenager at home that loves to walk and doesn't let me make any excuses 😉 . It's nice to have a built in accountability check like that!
I hope you are able to get walking again.
Best, Erin, Team Member.