Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

People that know me well will know that from time to time my brain doesn't work very well! I have to check the oven is off again and again. I managed to break my car door I checked the lock so many times. But it also goes beyond a bit of OCD, at times I can be incredibly anxious and completely unable to relax. In December 2010 it reached a stage where I couldn't sleep, I carried a knot of tension around all the time and really struggled to enjoy anything. That's when I sought the help of a counsellor through work and everything changed.

He pointed me towards relaxation and I discovered the wonderful Mental Health Foundation website. From here I downloaded a host of relaxation podcasts that I listened to every day. In time things got better and better. I slept more, I could relax and I started to enjoy life again.

I'm running the marathon and raising money for the Mental Health Foundation as a thank you for how they helped get me back on track and to raise awareness of how important it is to look after your mental health. If you can afford even a small donation, everything is very gratefully recieved.

Many Thanks

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