*Disclaimer: some graphic detail/mood triggers* Current mood: meh. This is real progress from feeling so low, I wished I didn't exist. I don't feel sad or happy. If anything I just feel tired. Not physically- I still run and lift shit. It's everything else I don't have the energy for. Daily routine is hard at the moment. I've left some things in my car and mustering the energy to get them is difficult. I have chores to do; I've told myself I'll do them tomorrow, but Ive been

Before weight lifting: After weight lifting: Weight lifting involves lifting weight.! this can be done using free weights, resistance machines and barbells. The very public debate Pro weight lifting Improves fitness Improves mood Increases basic metabolic rate (i.e you can eat more.!) Reduces sarcopenia (muscle wasting which occurs from the age of 30) Used in conjunction with healthy lifestyle +/-weight loss Do as much or as little to suit your lifestyle. Against weight lifti

It has been 6 months since I was diagnosed with dyslexia and dyspraxia. This followed a marriage break up due to physical and emotional abuse, a difficult divorce (with bullying and intimidation) and subsequently developing depression and anxiety. I tried to deal with my difficulties using non-medical interventions. This included counselling, self-directed mindfulness etc. Despite this my mood and emotions felt like a roller coaster. The lows were really low. Sometimes I felt