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Poem – On a hope and a prayer – #depression

Looking through an old journal I have found this short poem written roughly a month before being diagnosed with depression… On a Hope and a Prayer Joseph Hempleman-Jones 12 December 2012 Hope springs eternal, Or so they say. Well I hope and pray for the coming of another day. I love my girls with allContinueContinue reading “Poem – On a hope and a prayer – #depression”

#Depression – Desiderata by Max Ehrmann (1920)

Inspiration comes in many different forms… here the 1920 poem by Max Ehrmann brings a glimpse of hope. A little like the poem ‘If’ by Kipling. I totally agree with the last two lines. Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence… As far as possible, without surrender,ContinueContinue reading “#Depression – Desiderata by Max Ehrmann (1920)”

#depression – Exercise of the Week – Stretching Part 1 Legs

Why Stretch? Stretching is an essential of any fitness/exercise programme. The more flexible you are/become the less prone to muscular injury. Whether you are an Olympic athlete, a soldier or starting out with exercise, stretching is essential to keep muscles flexible. This both helps prevent injury while also making sure you can get the mostContinueContinue reading “#depression – Exercise of the Week – Stretching Part 1 Legs”

#depression – do you have a question?

Do you have a question or query that I can help you with? It struck me this morning as I sit at my desk that a lot of my writing here has been very one way. As I want to be able to help you, and help others like you, a better approach might beContinueContinue reading “#depression – do you have a question?”

#depression – Exercise of the Week – New Feature #fitness #health

To help focus attention on the importance that physical fitness in fighting depression I am starting an Exercise of the Week category to help…So check back each week to find out about a specific exercise, how it will help you physically, how to do it correctly and build up a realistic exercise programme. As withContinueContinue reading “#depression – Exercise of the Week – New Feature #fitness #health”