WALKING
Whether it’s walking, jogging, running or wheeling – sometimes forward motion feels good. The repetitive motion can be calming, for some. For others, walking with energy can give them something to focus on instead of the voices.
Walking is good as it can be calming and as a way to channel energy.
Walking on my own gives me too much time to think. I need something to keep my mind busy. I find it easier to walk and talk, so I call someone on the phone or walk a friend’s dog. It’s good not to be on my own with the voices.
Rai Waddingham
When the voices get too much I focus on my feet as I walk. I feel for the rhythm they make as they hit the pavement. I hang on to that rhythm and use it as an anchor until the voices fade.
Rai Waddingham
Walking five miles a day is very helpful. I put my tongue on my teeth and I pull a big smile and this helps reduce the activity of the voice. I also put my head up, whereas the voice tries to make me put my head down.
Find out more
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Find a Walking For Health group or a local ramblers association.
Learn more about the Couch to 5K scheme from the NHS.
