You Are Not Alone — This Is a Safe Space
Hey friend,
If you’ve found your way here, please know this: you are not alone. Whether you're running on empty, overwhelmed by the noise in your head, or just trying to hold it together one moment at a time — you’re seen, you’re valid, and you’re not broken.
This space was created with love, honesty, and understanding — especially for people who feel like they’re carrying invisible weights. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, or anything else that feels heavy, there is support out there and people who care (even when your brain tries to convince you otherwise).
As someone who’s trying to navigate life, fitness, and mental health with ADHD and depression, I know how lonely and exhausting it can feel. Some days I run, some days I hide under blankets. And both are okay.
Below you’ll find a list of mental health resources — some for crisis support, some for everyday struggles, some for specific identities. Bookmark them, share them, or come back when you need a reminder that help is real and healing is possible.
You’re not a burden. You’re a human being. And you are absolutely allowed to take up space, ask for help, and rest when the world feels too much.
With love,
The Depressed ADHD Runner
General Mental Health Support
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Mind – Mental health information, support, and helplines
🔗 https://www.mind.org.uk -
Mental Health Foundation – Research, advice, and self-help tools
🔗 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk -
NHS Every Mind Matters – Tips and resources from the NHS
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters -
Samaritans – 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress
🔗 https://www.samaritans.org
☎️ Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
Struggling with Depression or Anxiety?
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Anxiety UK – Help for anxiety, panic, and related conditions
🔗 https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk -
Depression UK – Peer support for people affected by depression
🔗 https://www.depressionuk.org -
No Panic – Support and resources for anxiety and panic disorders
🔗 https://nopanic.org.uk
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support
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MindOut – LGBTQ+ mental health service
🔗 https://www.mindout.org.uk -
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
🔗 https://switchboard.lgbt
☎️ 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm daily)
Support for Young People
- Mental health support for young people and parents
🔗 https://www.youngminds.org.uk -
The Mix – Support for under 25s on mental health, relationships, and more
🔗 https://www.themix.org.uk
☎️ 0808 808 4994
ADHD & Neurodivergence
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ADHD UK – Support and info for adults and children with ADHD
🔗 https://www.adhduk.co.uk -
ADDISS (The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service)
🔗 http://www.addiss.co.uk -
Autistica – Research and support for autistic people’s mental health
🔗 https://www.autistica.org.uk
Mental Health & Pets / Animal Companionship
- Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service
🔗 https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss
☎️ 0800 096 660 -
Pets As Therapy – Support and therapy visits involving animals
🔗 https://petsastherapy.org
Crisis Support
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SHOUT – Text support for people in crisis
🔗 https://giveusashout.org
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 (Free, 24/7) -
Papyrus – For young people experiencing suicidal thoughts
🔗 https://www.papyrus-uk.org
☎️ HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 4141
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