2023 Subscriptions George Posted July 24, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hi people, the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that. So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help. Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here. Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor. Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys. I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway! Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive. So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok. you just might savesomeone’s life. If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you. It’s ok not to be ok! gregbalden, martin, Codg1e and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted July 24, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Brave words George and you are spot on with your message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted July 25, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Glad you're on the mend George! Hopefully see you on the road soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 All the best George...very brave to speak out and I would hazard a guess that your feelings will be familiar to a lot of people, to one extent or other, either 1st hand or with someone they know and perhaps love. One of the things I love about the bike is the feeling of freedom and just "switching off", making it into a competition just erodes this. Keep on riding.....hint it's even more enjoyable without a computer. Davie. al yuille 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted July 25, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Chapeau George, just enjoy riding your bike, you deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted July 25, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Well said. Still going to give u a kicking though!! John C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted July 26, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Bravely put George. Enjoy riding your bike, and do it because you want to. Morna 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted July 26, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 17 hours ago, charlie p said: Well said. Still going to give u a kicking though!! I’m sure hallucinations aren’t part of my condition? charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted July 26, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Very brave and open George, much respect and very glad you're you're on the mend. Enjoy riding your bike, hopefully we'll see you a bit more out on a Sunday 🚲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted July 26, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Forza George, well said. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted July 26, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Good luck George. By chance I had a good crop of hay this year, way more than I need. If you are still insisting on eating like a horse let me know. See you out sometime, if not see you in Spain. GlenIrving, ginty001 and charlie p 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted July 29, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 Great to see you got the help you needed George, Powerful message that needs to be shared. Chapeau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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