Day 1 of the 22-Day Push-up Challenge!
1I was nominated on Facebook to do the 22-day push-up challenge! This is all for a good cause. Can you do the same?
For the next 22 days, I'll be doing 22 push-ups a day to raise awareness of people suffering from depression and PTSD in the emergency services and military. Statistics from the American military estimate that there are 22 military veterans a day that are committing suicide and an increasing number of colleagues within the emergency services. This is a small way to raise awareness for that issue and show people that they aren't alone.
Also, as well as doing the #22PushUpChallenge to raise awareness, if you can afford it, text PTSD22 to 70004 to donate £5 to the Combat Stress charity or check out their website (www.combatstress.org.uk) for more information.
The rules are simple:
* Once you are nominated, if you accept, your 22 days start the following day.
* Every day you record yourself doing 22 push-ups. Try your best to reach 22. If that means doing assisted (from your knees) push-ups or that you have to stop and take a break, that's fine but try to get them all done in one video.
* Every day you must nominate a different person. Try to choose people you think will want to do this and/or have the ability to do it.
* And finally, have fun with this. This is a simple and fun way to get the word out about a matter that more people need to be aware about. Men and women will respond 24 hours a day 7 days a week when 999 is called or put their lives on the line in the military to protect our freedom. Sadly, a lot don't know who is there to help them.
If you are personally suffering, speak to your GP or make a self referral via your local IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). IAPT is free NHS service which is now available throughout the country. Help is available and there is no weakness or shame in seeking it!
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