Yesterday I was feeling as low as I can remember. I was lying in bed at 6pm, in the dark, fully clothed, having eaten very little all day and thinking very negative dispondent thoughts. I'm sure many of you can relate.

Today I went for a run earlier, just a quick jog really and barely more than a mile. I also did some sit-ups. Right now I feel OK. Life seems worth living, the worries I have about work/people/the future seem less intense. Nothing material has changed, but I feel better able to cope.

I know that when I do a bit of exercise I feel better. There is plenty of evidence that aerobic exercise boosts serotonin levels. When I feel depressed it is incredibly hard to get out there and do it, but when I do, it works. It helps me, it contributes to sorting me out.

Can anyone relate to that? Interested in others' views, and I also hope that my post might help someone do the same thing, and feel just a little bit better