It's OK to not be OK - Your Mental Health Matters | Chicago Calling Ep1
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2022
- Shona shares her big running goal for 2022 and opens up about her ongoing struggle with depression...
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Shona I think it's amazing that you shared this - so brave of you. I come from a family where my dad took his own life when I was 6, and my brother when I was 29. My mum is bi-polar. One of the main reasons I run is because it helps me cope with all the "baggage" that I have and keeps me on an even keel. Although I've been really fortunate and never really suffered with depression, I do have a big old cupboard full of skeletons from my childhood etc and have had many years of therapy, and running really is the thing that helps me stay sane. Claire Pearson-Cowell xx
Hi Shona, I spoke to you a year ago when I joined up for the Parry over 50 training programme and met up on Zoom to discuss a training programme. I unfortunately became mentally unwell soon afterwards and abandoned the programme before I really got started between physical injury and severe anxiety. I am running again and do go to regular counselling so am somewhat better. It was a pleasure to talk to you at the time.
Thanks for trusting us with your journey, and being so brave Shona!
Thank you so much for this video. I think there are so many people (myself included) for whom running is one ingredient in the prescription for treatment of mental health. I have been there too, but never spoken about it so you’re much stronger than me! I know you’ll do well in Chicago xxx
Big respect for you Shona. I've been dealing with depression and anxiety for 8 years now. I've been hospitalised a few times, it's never easy checking in but the break is sometimes the best thing you can do.
Shona: I am moved and touched by your courage in sharing your heart and your experience so authentically and powerfully. Your deep commitment to serving others continues to make a difference in so many ways. Kudos also to Brad for his skill and sensitivity in guiding you through the conversation, and also for taking us along on his own journey to overcome tough challenges. I'm very proud to be a Coach Parry lifer.
Thank you so much for sharing, Shona. You’re an inspiration to so many, myself included. Depression is very insidious - a master at getting us to believe the lie that we are alone and inconsequential. Thank you for being so brave! ❤️
Thanks Shona for sharing your story. You are very brave and continue fighting. I've had my own mental health experiences and have experienced tremendous healing. Running is one of my therapies. I'm running Chicago in 2022 as well! My big goal is to run it in under 5 hours! I will continue to follow your journey.
Lori Chicago is the place to accomplish that goal! Good luck to you, I loved my marathon there.
I know this was not easy, but perhaps it helps to know how much you’ve helped others with this video. I joined Coach Parry because of this video. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Shona, I have been where you were and I received some of the same treatment you have had and I thank God everyday for trusting the science and the process. Thank you so much for sharing this. I know it might have been a little difficult to share, maybe, but many people need to hear this. People who seemingly have the best life are struggling, but knowing that there is help with therapy and medication if needed, they can make it through.
Shona - I'm sure that was/is very difficult for you to discuss openly, but your conversations may be just what is needed to help break the stigma associated with mental health and well being. Kudos to you and continue health and strength! On a side note - I JUST got back from running in Chicago yesterday! We live just a few hours away on the other side of Lake Michigan and get there often. I'd love it if you and the Coach Parry team would consider allowing me to be your "local" ambassador. If there are other Coach Parry subscribers in Chicago, I'm sure they'd be even better, but it would be my honor if I could help you in any way. YOU helped ME run my very first marathon this past fall by guiding me in my strength classes and answering all of my annoying questions in the forum, so if there's any way I could help YOU, I'd consider it an honor. I am a Coach Parry subscriber, so perhaps we could chat more there. Cheers - Dan Frank
Thank you Shona! There are so many resemblances there, that it sounded like my story.
WOW Shona, I can SO identify with all you've said and in many ways you and I are similar. I have also suffered from depression for years and it's scary when you go down that black hole that feels like you'll never come out. I seriously contemplated suicide this year as well and it is only running that helped me beyond this point. Your sharing is amazing and WILL help many others for sure. Only listening now as I am fairly new to this program.
Thans again
Thank you Shona for showing bravery when you could have hidden, for being forthright when you could have denied, for being honest when you could have blamed others and for being strong when you could have accepted defeat. Thank you to all the running community in the comments section. We compete with each with all that we have but support one another in times of crisis and share together the moments of joy. See you all when we next meet at the starting line.
Thank you, Shona, for being so brave! You are needed by so many people to help them with their fitness goals - myself included! I value what you say and trust that you know how important you are to so many of us! Bless you!
Wow! Thank you so much for being brave enough to share your story Shona. You are a true inspiration! So looking forward to hearing about your journey to Chicago.
Thanks so much for sharing Shona! Hugely valuable message here and big love to you for being so courageous. It takes a lot to keep a strong woman down, well done you!
Thank you Shona! May God continue to bless you as you have blessed us!
I, too, thank you for sharing, Shona. I, too, battled depression to the point of suicide ideation in my mid- to late-30s. I knew when I couldn't get myself up to go running, something that always brought me joy, that I needed help. I also had to divest myself of the thought that medication was for "weak people." I also went to therapy. Running is my escape from the stressors of my days - and very happy to have someone like you guide my marathon training. Excited to follow your journey to Chicago (I ran it in 2006)!
Thanks for sharing something so personal. 2 years later and your message is still helping others know that they are not alone. You are courages!
Thank you Brad and Shona❣️ Having had a son with severe ‘life threatening’ depression and diagnosed with Bipolar Type 2 some years ago I can understand some of the dark times you (and your family) have been through. Speaking out is not easy. Respect!
I have such respect and appreciation for Shona sharing her story, and for the Coach Parry team for producing this video. The last two years have been brutal on mental health worldwide, especially among young people. We need to be able to talk about emotional well-being openly and honestly, and a video like this sets a great example! Thank you.
Thank you soooo much for sharing this Shona!!! I've been there and to hear the same thing come from someone who admittedly has a great life was really affirming. I have a semi-colon tatoo on my arm that I can see while running to remind myself how far I've come. If you've never heard of project semi-colon, I highly encourage you to check out. Looking forward to hearing about Chicago!
Thank you for this interview with Shona. Depression is very real and can be totally debilitating. At it's worst it prevents one from getting joy from things that usually inspire and motivate, like running. Energy levels and focus just evaporate. Good luck on y our journey Shona, your recovery and your journey to Chicago. I look forward to your next installment.
Shona. I had so much respect for you before watching this, and appreciation for all you’ve taught me watching video after video. I have SOO MUCH MORE respect for you now, knowing the journey you’ve been through. My PB was 3:49 in Berlin as well. I am excited for your upcoming holiday in Chicago and the joy I know you will experience while there. I will do my best to be there for physical and emotional support! We’ll figure that out as we get closer
Even if one person who is having struggles with their mental health, sees that you got help and they are encouraged to also get help, makes this worth it. We are always seeing things saying it’s Ok not to be Ok, but when someone opens up and takes time to explain what they have been through is so valuable. Take care Shona.
This is such an important topic and I applaud you Shona for being so brave as to allow us to hear your very personal story and struggle. I think one of the most important things we have to learn in life is to recognize the things we do not have control over and seek thoughtful advice and support through them. The pandemic has underscored this for so many of us; we are out of control, our world seems permanently changed and we have to adapt to an often scary situation. I have also found a great deal of comfort in listening to colleagues from around the world describe what they are going through in their countries and how they are coping in order to get a more nuanced view of what to expect from the pandemic. (I am speaking as a physician now). But as an athlete (and I do consider myself one) I decided at the very beginning that I was going to stick with certain routines so as not to allow any chronic conditions to lead me to being more exposed to illness and death (in my role as a physician I have cared for many patients with COVID who were near death). I continued my strength training and yoga routines for dressage riding, I kept up my riding as much as possible as it was mostly outdoors, I bought a stationary bike and in the depth of winter not only rode that as much as possible but also joined many virtual "races" of 700+ miles I could log my riding miles on. Last spring I joined Coach Parry as a post menopausal woman and no, I cannot follow the routines laid out for me due to very long work hours, but I do as much as I can and I don't beat myself up about it. I have adjusted my diet to be more of a plant and lean meat Keto type diet (eliminating breads and simple carbs as much as possible) and have found new energy I didn't know I still had! I use herbal teas to help me sleep (tumeric is a life saver!!) and I play music. We have to continue to engage in the things that bring us simple joys, the things we have some meager control over. I see myself as a runner even when I don't run; I LOVE the idea of running and just going out and conquering distance as the most soul healing activity but I know I can't really do it the same as when I was 21 and fit. Having said all that: Chicago was my best marathon ever. It is essentially flat so many runners come to get their PR's here (I did, and it was slow but it was sub 5 hours so a win for me!). It is beautiful and amazing and I know you will love it. Fantastic goal for 2022 (my Chicago was in 2003!!) Keep up your amazing work. You have given me inspiration to keep trying even for a few more miles.
Thank you for sharing your story Shona. I can relate.
So many have already said it, but thank you for sharing such a deep truth with us. I admire your strength, bravery, and honesty Shona. I hope you are finding peace with yourself.
Shona- You are strong and incredibly brave. Many thanks for sharing your personal story. I speak for the Coach Parry team, we are here for you!
Thank you for sharing Shona. This is really powerful and important topic. So glad you reached out for help. We all benefit from this kind of openness.
❤Thank you for being so vulnerable. I am planning on running Chicago for October 2023. Mental health is such a hot topic now. You will be surprised how much support you will be getting as you open up in this manner. 😊
So much respect for you Shona. You are a strong woman.
Thank you Shona. Timeous and deeply appreciated. With this you have helped more people then you will ever realize. 🙏
Thank you Shona for sharing your story so openly. You are brave and inspiring! Joining Coach Parry during the pandemic and participating in the strenght classes with you and so many other people from all over the world has been a big help to fight the anxiety and the feeling that there was so little left in life to enjoy and look forward to.
Phenomenal work, Shona. You've been my hero ever since I (virtually) got to know you and this even makes you shine brighter in my eyes.
Thank you Shona. It's a very hard way for you, just like a marathon. Before I began to run, I didn't think that I can do it. But we can. You will find your way. I think of you.
Thank you Shona. HUGE RESPECT.
Thanks for sharing Shona ❤
Big hugs of support Shona.
Thank you for being brave to share your story. You spoke from your heart and I am so grateful for your honesty. The more people who talk about mental health the more we become understanding when someone is struggling and how important it is to listen.
Shona, thank you for sharing your mental health journey. Much love your way.
Shona, obviously not easy thanks for sharing. Big hugs. Glad you are on the mend.
Powerful information and thank you for sharing. I certainly can relate and it is a revelation to understand that even though your life is good and you do everything right regarding health, depression can still persist. This channel is the real thing. Shona ,all strength to you going forward.
Shona,
Good on you for sharing. Mental health issues impact us all. Your sharing of your acceptance and work toward a healthy life is a testament to your strength and courage. With each sharing there is one more chance that another will use your strength to improve or save their life. Thank you so much.
Mary
Huge rise in mental health problems since we have relied more and more on processed carbs and vegoils in our diet. I would say to anyone who is currently 'low fat' to give eating more fat a try too from real food like eggs, salmon, olive oil and yes, real meat. Treat it as an experiment as one, it might be the missing part of the puzzle for many.
You rock and are brave to share this and to do something about it! Thank you as most do struggle from something in various degrees! Thank you and love to you! Keep kickin' it!
O wow! This is awesome - it’s going to make a huge difference in a lot of people’s lives💕Thank you for sharing your story💝
Shona you're very brave to share your depression so openly. It gives others strength when facing theirs. Thank you so very much.
Thank you Shona...
Thankyou for sharing, please elaborate on stress, dopamine & chemicals, fascinating & want to understand what is happening and why running/moving our bodies helps especially outside.
Hard to talk about but thank you for saying what many people can’t or don’t feel able to articulate. From personal experience, it’s as important to have a disciplined approach to coming off the meds as you’ve obviously had when starting them. “ Brain Zaps” are no fun so be cautious and careful with your med taper. You’ve got this.
Thank you for talking abt this important topic. I am honored to hear your story & grateful for your sharing it. I’ve been a casual follower of your channel & just became a big fan!
Shona, you should be so proud of yourself for being brave enough to share such a personal story. You are one amazing lady and I look forward to the next instalment of your Chicago journey. You’re a true inspiration x
Hi Shona. Good luck for Chicago. Savour the moments that make up the journey. Look forward to watching your story unfold. That yarn was inspiring. Peace.
Thanks Shona, very brave of you to make this video, that’s something I’ve been thinking about lately, the mental health side of running, I know myself Ive been getting out of balance, training hasn’t been going that well over the last few months, & can get overly depressed, just a simple thing like not running my last marathon the time I wanted, I think could be partly due to something like lack of iron, I found it’s hard to see things in a positive way, when the body is run down, lacking good nutrition, tired,
Thank you for sharing Shona.
Thank you for your insight, grace and honesty, very helpful and brave.
Thank you for your strength and honesty in being interviewed on this important topic Shona, you will be helping so many people to take a step to get help. All the very best for your return to international running, we will all be waving a flag for you! Here's to a smooth road for you and everyone similarly affected. Much love, Vanessa A x
Wow thank you for being so candid and open.
Thank you for this courageous story!! Heartfelt appreciation.
Such a great video thank you so much for sharing your story! See you in Chicago deferred entry since 2019 making it happen this year! You got this!
This is so much appreciated Shona, thank you for sharing. Please take me with you to Chicago💗🥇🏃🏽♀️
Everybody loves you, Shona! You have an amazing combination of inner competitiveness, intelligence, and goal-orientation, on the one hand, and kindness and gentle patience, on the other. Those are hard and really rare to find together in one person. I've not seen it in another so pronounced. You're really unique and wonderful in that way, and I'm sure in many other ways none of us see in the videos and coach's calls. Grateful for you, so much! I've learned so much from you. What a beautiful person you are! So glad that you made it through the dark time of 2020 (way to go!), and that you continue to improve and feel better. I had a dark time, once, too, and have mini-bouts with depression, as well, and I know what that felt like for me. Glad for you. So many others are, too!
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Thank you. Shona, for going public with your struggle. We have a lot of misconceptions about what depression is "supposed to" look like. The athletic, confident woman I saw on Coach Parry's training videos - and the woman you saw in the mirror - didn't fit the stereotype. But our narrative is wrong. Depression and other mental health issues can affect anyone, any time. Huge respect (and virtual hugs) to you for trusting us and working to change how we discuss these things. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story Shona. I've lost friends to suicide and creating awareness about mental illness and that reaching out for help and getting the treatment you need is okay, is so very important.
Congratulations, Shona. Go ahead, running and taking care of yourself. I hope to see you laughing in the next video.
Shona, thank you for sharing. Suicide has touched my family twice. It is so important for the family members to hear your story and to understand there is no stigma to mental health challenges as well as the person suffering. It’s great that you had the courage to share.
Thanks again. You are so strong and such a beautiful person for sharing.
Thanks Coach Parry.mrntal I am panicking. about registration, qualify race but this excecise help me mental
Thank you for sharing this story Shona, and for “normalising” mental health issues. As a clinical psycholgist I am acutely aware of the stigma that mental illness can have, and how that can contribute to ongoing difficulties for people. In sharing your story you help others to see that many people can suffer from mental illness and that there is absolutley no shame in that. I enjoy your training videos and tips Shona - they inspire me to be the best runner that I can be. I am looking forward to following your journey to Chicago, and I wish you all the very best!
Thanks for sharing. Not an easy thing to do.
Inspirational
Thank you for sharing your story.
That was a very brave and candid talk which I think will help a lot of people. Well done:)
Proud of you for Sharing!! I struggle with PTSD which includes depression and anxiety, when I wasn't able to run with covid it got pretty bad! You are not alone for sure!!
Thanks for your courage in being so vulnerable!💕
Just watched and I am quite teary - "never judge a book by its cover - for we do not know what is on the inside" You are so brave to speak about your depression and it will certainly help many people who are too scared to talk about their feelings. I have been there and I am so grateful I can go plodding - it is my happy place. Super excited that you are running Chicago, I ran it in October 2019 what an amazing experience.. The day before we ran the International Chicago 5km run - it was about minus 3 freezing but so much fun. I look forward to following your road to Chicago.
Thank you so much for sharing Shona. Too many people don't understand what depression can do to a person. I also suffered and had thoughts of jumping of a bridge or just stepping into the traffic.
Thanks for sharing this, Shona! So valuable, and I totally agree that we need to de-stigmatize talking about and seeking treatment for mental health.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It took so much courage to do so. Much kudos and aloha to you!
Thank you, Shona and Brad, for this powerful video. I will share it. And Shona, I am sending you the biggest hug in the world all the way from America! Looking forward to hearing all about your training for the Chicago Marathon!
Shona, thank you so much for sharing this! So helpful to me and to others! xo
Thank you for your bravery in sharing your story. ❤️It will help so many
I don’t normally watch these videos or read articles for that matter but I’m glad I watched this. Thank you for opening up and shedding some light on the subject. There are many that can relate to this. You never know what someone is going through. Good luck for Chicago and good luck for the day to day grind. 👍🏻
Wow Shona. Before hearing this I thought you pretty awesome, you just went up a level. So this is how come you can be so compassionate and understanding when someone (like me) shows up saying they've lost their running mojo. Sending love, gratitude and hugs
Sending hugs Shona, well done for speaking about your struggles xx 🙏
👏🙌Well done - I have that t-shirt & although I wasn't a good runner before I had depression, entering a marathon got me through to begin having a life again! Well done Shona; we are with you!
You are AWESOME Shona. Thank you for sharing your experience of depression and how brave you were to get help. Sending huge hugs from the UK and know you are not alone in your experience. Good luck with your goal and I shall watch your journey and cheer you on your highs as well as the lows. Best wishes xx
Thank you so much for your honesty Shona. I am walking a similar road as are many I know. Well done on getting help. And videos and discussions like this will go a long way to destigmatising mental health issues, so thank you for using your platform for good!
thank you for sharing this - RESPECT !
Just enormous appreciation for your bravery and willingness to share your journey Shona (and Brad.) I think this is one of your most valuable videos. As runners, we can be so focused on our fitness and athletic levels and forget the broader view of one's wellness - physical and especially mental. I too will be watching the future videos about the journey to the Chicago M and cheering you on from afar, Shona! Thanks to you both for this....
I am so glad you are getting better. I really appreciate you and the channel, thank you xxxxxxxxx
Awesome stuff Shona and Brad. Well done to the Coach Parry team for shining a light so clearly on the relationship between mental and physical health. I felt real resonance watching it and am in awe of your bravery and honesty. Thanks for the work you do towards improving our physical strength : it’s certainly helped me get through the last twelve months and maintain a reasonable fitness level - even when my motivation seems lost thanks to my own overactive self-critic😖🙏
Thank you so much Shona. You are so brave, thanks for sharing your struggles, its a little of what am going through as well but not to the extend of suicide. Most of it i could relate to, so thanks again.👏🙌💪
Thank you Shona for sharing. You are brave!!!
You're awesome, Shona. Thanks for sharing and sending good vibes your way. Keep reaching out if you need help...it's okay for sure.
You are one heck of a brave lady to share that and thank you.
Thank you Shona. This is my struggle too but training everyday has saved me. I’ll see you in Chicago:)))
Thanks for sharing Shona. It pulled me up short, as I guess I’ve always told myself the story that running will fix everything. It was a bit startling to be reminded that it’s not necessarily true. And to also relearn the lesson that we never really know what anyone else is struggling with. Thank you for sharing your truth, and so many life truths. A heartfelt thank you for your courage and honesty. I was a fan girl already, but now a huge admirer. Hey, and really excited to know more about the big goal!!! Can’t wait to follow along from Oz. x
Shona. Thank you for sharing your mental health journey with us. A very brave and vulnerable thing to do. While I have never felt I had mental health issues I do know that running has lifted me through many of life's low points. Excited for you running Chicago and interested to see your progress to that goal.