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Really struggling!!!!!

rachy867
rachy867 Posts: 32
edited January 23 in Motivation and Support
Hi all,

Not sure anyone can help but thought it might help me a bit to put things down in words and get things off my chest. I am really struggling at moment to stick to any healthy eating or diet plan and I know the reason why but seem unable to find a solution.

I have a teenage daughter who has some serious issues at the moment and I am trying to get professional help for her, she is depressed and has just started cutting herself. It seems every day at the moment is bringing a new stress or problem.

My way of coping with stress is to exercise but at the moment i have a frozen shoulder so am resting it at so it can heal properly. So unable to exercise the stress away I am falling on old habits and resorting to food! Whilst I am at work I am ok, but as soon as I walk through the front door and something else happens with my daughter I reach for the fridge. I don't need the food I am not hungry it is all purely psychological and to do with stress.

Any exercises that are not going to jar or put any strain on my shoulder?

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  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Sorry to hear about these issues, but why can't you run?

    Running is great stress relief and has nothing to do with your shoulder.
  • BOOMaggedon
    BOOMaggedon Posts: 244 Member
    I have had two rotator cuff surgeries in the last two years. This is when I found walking. Walking turned into jogging (about two months after the second rotator cuff surgery) with my sling.

    Anything with your legs. All I got for ya.

    I hope it all gets better soon! I use exercise as an outlet too. If you have access to a punching bag...kick it! That helped me relieve stress when I couldn't punch it.
  • white_horse
    white_horse Posts: 36 Member
    Walking/jogging/running/treadmill
    stationary bike of some sort (recumbent or upright being better than spinner I'd imagine)
    are you in any building with stairs? or have access to a place with stairs? do a couple of trips up and down them.
  • rachy867
    rachy867 Posts: 32
    Sorry to hear about these issues, but why can't you run?

    Running is great stress relief and has nothing to do with your shoulder.


    I have tried running but can feel it jarring in my shoulder :sad:
  • Salt_Sand_Sun
    Salt_Sand_Sun Posts: 415 Member
    I"m so very sorry and I do hope your daughter gets the helps she needs. As for you - you are no good to anyone else if you don't take care of yourself.

    Why not go for a power walk. Understandably running may hurt the shoulder a bit,, but a good power walk would be good for you. Get some fresh air AND exercise!!

    Put a note on the fridge to remind yourself to back away.

    Inspirational notes in your bedroom, bathroom, car, work - to remind yourself you are worth it and you CAN do it!!!

    Stay strong. Positive thoughts to you and your daughter!!
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