Starting on a positive note, this was my last post from my old thread:
'Another update from me.
It's been a good while, but I went back to the gym. Oh my heavens above, it felt amazing!
I didn't go overboard (also because I hurt my back quite badly a few years ago). Just half an hour rowing and 15 minutes cycling at the 'slightly out of breath but still able to hold a conversation if I had to' pace.
Slept so, so well that night too.
Back is a bit sore and stiff, but nothing hurting. I'll go back and do the same routine a couple of times before adding in some weights.
I'm loving it, it feels like a very positive thing to be doing for myself.'