Anxiety and depression have both featured in my life, whether it was myself or a family member or friend that have suffered. I tried all sorts of methods to help stop the low moods, overthinking, feelings of deep sadness and grief that comes with it all. My ability to deal with all of these things, very recently was non-existent. I tried medication and therapy, which gave some relief, but it was all temporary. I realised that my relationship with alcohol wasn’t great and that it only exacerbated the low feelings I encountered. In the last year I decided to take control of this for me. I gave up alcohol. The single best thing I have ever done for my mental health. I reached out, and was supported with this, by most, (not everyone), and now my mental health is as good as I can remember. I am so much more present for the people that mean the most and rely on me to be ‘there’.

I’m running the Edinburgh Marathon in May, which will be a week away from being 1 year sober. It will push me to my absolute limit, especially since I replaced alcohol with sugar!!!

I am running for Health in Mind, who offer a pathway of services to support people with a range of mental health problems including anxiety, depression and trauma. Let’s break the stigma.

Please donate if you can, and thank you for all of your support xx