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Exercising Depression

Exercising Depression

By Claire

An everyday look at living with Mental Illnesses and Disorders as your standard issue 30something Married British Person.

Here I will talk about my experiences with various mental health disorders and illnesses, how I cope every day and how I've experienced depression etc. with mile stones and other people.
This includes therapy, medication, exercise, marriage, unhealthy relationships and many more.

Welcome to Exercising Depression.
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Exercising DepressionJul 14, 2019

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59. I had a Baby.

59. I had a Baby.

Yeah...so I had a baby!


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58. Should I Grow up?
Jan 27, 202326:21
57. Catch-up with JP (Depressed Not Dead Podcast)
Jan 20, 202336:01
2023

2023

Welcome back, I hope you're still here! Last year (2022) was one of the most intense years of my life. I plan on filling you all in over the next few episodes. 

But today I'm just touching base with you guys again.

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Jan 14, 202321:14
55. Hallucinations & Low Moods

55. Hallucinations & Low Moods

Welcome back to the Exercising Depression Podcast.

I'm not doing all that well; my meds have stopped working again, I'm hallucinating a lot and sleep is very hard.

I'm back at the gym though, which is something.

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Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

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Nov 26, 202119:02
54. Things I Wish People Knew About Me
Oct 07, 202130:01
53. Food Anxiety Revisited

53. Food Anxiety Revisited

Welcome back to the Exercising Depression podcast!

Food anxiety had reared its ugly head once again and I'm not sure how to deal with it.

Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

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Apr 18, 202123:50
Happy Hour Episode 1: Spooks & Ghosts with Hannah, Tom & Steve!
Apr 02, 202150:45
52. GRWM: A New Idea for Exercising Depression

52. GRWM: A New Idea for Exercising Depression

Exercising Depression: Happy Hour. What do you think?


Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

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Jan 27, 202109:19
51. Starting Life Late: It's Never "Too Late"

51. Starting Life Late: It's Never "Too Late"

Welcome to 2021!

This week I talk about the utter nonsense surrounding life timelines and how you can never start your life too late - it's just not a thing! There is too much pressure on people to have hit certain targets and life goals by certain ages - it's nonsense and here's why...

Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

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Jan 15, 202120:48
50. Trichotillomania & Pepper

50. Trichotillomania & Pepper

So, I have a new stress disorder, and my favorite hen died. 


Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

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Dec 19, 202031:27
49. Losing Parents: Talking Grief with Steve
Nov 13, 202001:02:21
48. Back After a Break: What's Coming Next?

48. Back After a Break: What's Coming Next?

I'm back after a short break; I've been thinking about the podcast and where I want it to go. The answer is...forward. I'm going to dedicate more time to the creation and promotion of this podcast. This means possible sponsorships and a network. Watch this space.

I'm not doing very well at the moment. I'm very low and worn out. I'm tired and depressed.

But it can only get better, right?

Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

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Nov 07, 202022:35
47. My Medication Review
Oct 10, 202032:57
46. Hedgehogs and Food Anxiety
Sep 19, 202028:47
45. September 2020 Catch-Up: Loneliness and Jeans
Sep 05, 202030:48
44. My Eating Disorder
Aug 29, 202045:30
43. Mental Health Tag: Questions About My Mental Health
Aug 21, 202031:32
42. TMI Tag Part 1: I answer 50 silly questions!
Aug 01, 202041:35
41. Vlogging
Jul 24, 202028:40
40. Self Harm: Past & Present

40. Self Harm: Past & Present

Trigger/Content Warning: Self Harm, Self Harm Tendencies, Ideation and Method, Suicidal thoughts.

My past and present experiences with self harm, self harming thoughts and the relative safety of felling suicidal.


WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 

This podcast is also a YouTube channel!

If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression 

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Jul 10, 202038:43
39. No Sleep & Bootcamp (GRWM)

39. No Sleep & Bootcamp (GRWM)

GRWM Putting On makeup: I haven't slept well for the past few days; it's getting to the point where I'm a little worried about my mental health.

Also started an outdoor fitness class with my trainer Jordan.




WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 

This podcast is also a YouTube channel!

If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression 

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Jul 03, 202022:27
38. Being Honest With My Family
Jun 26, 202029:00
37. June 2020 Catch-up ft. Rags!
Jun 19, 202026:57
36. Stress Induced OCD & Me ft. 1 Year Of Podcast!
Jun 05, 202025:33
35. Losing A Hero To Suicide: My Scarification Story
May 29, 202028:05
34. Am I Happy?

34. Am I Happy?

Welcome back to the podcast.

This week I ponder the question, and talk about my thoughts around, whether or not I consider myself 'Happy'.

WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

Contact me!

Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

May 22, 202029:20
33. Conversation With My Twin Sister
May 15, 202001:25:37
Chat With David Gregory: Director of "We Progress".

Chat With David Gregory: Director of "We Progress".

Content Warning: Swearing, Talk of Suicide and Mental Illness.

This week I have a very exciting episode for you; I am talking with my long time friend David Gregory. David has, along with his friend & colleague James and talented writer Craig, created an incredible short film: We Progress. 

We Progress is "... a positive and empowering drama focusing on male mental health.  We progress tells the story of Simon and Byron, two young men that are at different stages of their journey, battling, depression. Ultimately discovering that sometimes it's the simple things that can truly make a difference.  A story of hope and recovery".

The film itself premieres on YouTube tonight (Friday 8th May 2020, 8pm GMT) and you definitely need to tune in not only for the film itself but live chat with the creators and others.

There isn't much else to share in regards to the film, you NEED to watch it! Everyone and everything is linked below; I'll be tuning in too.

We Progress YouTube (Premiering 8pm GMT 08/05/2020):

https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/weprogressshortfilm

Cineoteric Films Website: https://www.cineotericfilms.com/


The Creators:

David Gregory: http://www.instagram.com/david_gregory_film

James Morgan: http://www.instagram.com/jamesmdop

Craig Murphy: http://www.instagram.com/craigmurphy84


The Actors:

Reuben/Byron: http://www.instagram.com/rawrarcadia

Jack/Simon: http://www.instagram.com/that.jack.chap

Will/Jason: http://www.instagram.com/willparker1988



May 08, 202058:53
31. Changes To My Training

31. Changes To My Training

Welcome back to Exercising Depression Podcast!

I thought it was high time I spoke a bit more exercise and training; I started my Podcast as a Mental Health & Fitness podcast and I intend to talk a little more about the fitness side of it. I have been a little overwhelmed as of late with the Mental Health side and things I have to deal with everyday, talking about my change in training is going to like a little mental health holiday!

This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression

Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

Contact me!

Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

May 01, 202023:02
30. Who Am I? BPD Problems and Loneliness

30. Who Am I? BPD Problems and Loneliness

Content Warning: OCD, BPD, loneliness, medication and crying.

 I'm struggling at the moment. Dealing with certain facets of Borderline Personality Disorder and OCD has exhausted me and I'm emotionally wrung out. Sorry, I get a bit emotional near the end, you have been warned. Being in lockdown is hard on everyone, I know. For some reason being confined to my home has amped up my normally controlled and "mild" OCD, I can't remember how to deal with it on a daily basis and it's causing some stress.  I've been feeling increasingly lonely and I miss my family so much. 

This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression

 Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

Contact me!

 Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com 

Twitter: @EDepressionPod 

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Apr 24, 202031:03
29. Conversation With Husband: Lockdown Edition
Apr 17, 202033:39
28. Medication Musings: Should I Stop Taking My Meds?
Apr 10, 202022:46
27. Isolation and Depression: How To Cope (Part 2)

27. Isolation and Depression: How To Cope (Part 2)

Online Mental Health Help:
www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help suicidehotlines.com/
Calm: 0800 585858 www.thecalmzone.net
Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.
HopeLine UK 0800 068 4141
www.papyrus-uk.org For practical advice on suicide prevention
Lifeline (N.Ireland) 0808 808 8000 www.lifelinehelpline.info For anyone in N.Ireland who is in distress or despair. Immediate help on phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Face to face counselling can be arranged, also befriending, mentoring. Issues dealt with include suicide prevention, self harm, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety.
Run by Contact N.Ireland www.contactni.com independent counselling service employing professional qualified counselors who have extensive experience of working with people facing a wide range of problems, free to all users.
Premier Lifeline 0300 111 0101 www.premier.org.uk/lifeline Helpline providing a listening service, information, emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective
Samaritans: Helpline: 116 123 (free of charge from a landline or mobile) Email jo@samaritans.org www.samaritans.org 24 hr helpline offering emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide

Stay safe out there.
This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below:
www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Contact me!
Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
My New Blog: mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Apr 03, 202031:31
26. Isolation and Depression: How To Cope (Part 1).

26. Isolation and Depression: How To Cope (Part 1).

My last episode/blog seemed to get a lot of attention and I think it may have been because of the subject matter. So with that, I’ve decided to help anyone who stumbles across this blog who are struggling with the current situation and their mental health. Stay safe out there. 

This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression 

Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com 

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

 Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast 

My New Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

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Mar 27, 202025:16
25. These Uncertain Times: Isolation
Mar 20, 202022:43
24. My Weight and Me

24. My Weight and Me

Content Warning: Discussion of weight, weigh gain, weight loss, disordered eating, eating disorders, self harm and working out,
This has the potential to be a triggering and controversial topic, but please don't assume the worst in me for talking about my weight. All my opinions about weight gain/loss/in general are all to do with me, my experiences and my opinions and perceived worth of myself, no one else. Me. Just me. If you are going to come at me citing prejudice etc then that is entirely your issue and not mine. I'm sorry, but not that sorry,

Today I discuss a topic that is hard for me to discuss and one I have had issues with my entire adult life; my weight,
Mar 13, 202044:36
23. The Job I Didn't Get

23. The Job I Didn't Get

Sorry, Spoiler? Ah, nevermind!

 Welcome back to the Exercising Depression podcast, this week I talk about a job interview I had at the beginning of the week. It was something that came out of the blue a bit for me, I've not been looking for an extra job (I LOVE my job!) but it was an opportunity that popped up and i thought I was give it a go. I haven't had a formal job interview for MANY years, so this week I tell you how the interview itself went, the outcome and how it's all made me feel.  

Contact me! 

Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com 

Twitter: @EDepressionPod

Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Mar 07, 202033:18
22. My Faith part 1
Feb 28, 202029:09
21. EMDR Therapy Ending!
Feb 21, 202021:29
20. A Chat With Shaun From Mindfulness For Beginners Podcast
Feb 14, 202055:04
19. A Catch-Up With JP from Depressed Not Dead
Jan 31, 202049:38
18. Why Do I Lift?
Jan 24, 202024:58
17. My Online Persona & YouTube debut (sort of!)
Jan 21, 202020:40
16. 2019 Year(ish) Review

16. 2019 Year(ish) Review

First of all I'm so sorry about the volume difference in the beginning and then the rest of this episode, I'm not sure how that happened and I tried to rectify it! Second of all: CONTENT WARNING - discussion of suicide, self harm & medication. Welcome to 2020! This episode I review the year 2019 before starting this podcast; Jan-June.  My appearance on Pointless:  1st episode https://youtu.be/aJynLwdHJHc second episode https://youtu.be/KdOxdTN_Gnw  
Jan 06, 202033:43
15. GRWM: Return to Therapy and Christmas

15. GRWM: Return to Therapy and Christmas

Kinda something a little different; I'm putting on some makeup (to go food shopping whoo!) and decided to chat with you guys whilst I did it. I'm still figuring out my setup and trying out what best audio quality I can get with my new doodad (Zoom H4n Pro) so bear with me! 

Contact me!

 Email@ exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com 

Twitter: @EDepressionPod 

Instagram: @exercisingdepression_podcast

Dec 16, 201918:34
14. November 2019 Update: 10k Training, Tattoo & Hallucinations
Nov 26, 201924:36
13. A Conversation with Richard the Vicar
Nov 01, 201933:31
12. A Conversation with My Husband.
Oct 08, 201942:11
11. Second Session of EMDR Therapy

11. Second Session of EMDR Therapy

Welcome to the Exercising Depression podcast, this episode I talk about my recent EMDR therapy session and other updates. Massive thanks to Rosie & Ryan over at the Voice of the Victim podcast who gave me a shoutout and played my promo. You guys are fab! Check out their podcast:  https://vovpodcast.podbean.com/ https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voice-of-the-victim-podcast/voice-of-the-victim https://www.instagram.com/vovpodcast/?hl=en The NEW podcast for Relax My Cat hosted by myself and Savannah: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hb9bfQtaT9CNd454gRG0K Contacts me: Twitter: @EDedpressionPod Instagram: @exercisingdepression_podcast email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com 
Oct 04, 201921:12