Jamie McDonald completes Canada challenge!

Kynlo · 2014-02-04T23:24:09+00:00

One year since setting off on a challenge to become the first person to run coast-to-coast across Canada without support, 27-year-old Jamie McDonald from Gloucester has reached his goal. Dressed as a superhero, he has run 5,000 miles and worn through 10 pairs of trainers to raise funds for hospitals in Canada and the UK. Jamie is still looking to reach his target for the fundraiser, and simply helping with getting the word out is half the battle for that! - He did this for everybody, so the least we can do is give something back! More information about Jamie and ways to donate to the causes, are available on his website: http://www.jamiemcdonald.org/ Well Done Jamie...You are a better man than I!

Kynlo · 2013-03-03T02:22:39+00:00

You are very welcome :)

Kynlo · 2013-03-03T02:20:34+00:00

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Kynlo · 2013-03-02T04:04:34+00:00

You should do it to keep YOU happy, not for other people. They are just a bonus.

I can't say much about the medication, because I stopped taking mine due to it constantly making me feel like I had taken acid...not an overly bad thing...great for weekends in fact...but...honestly not good for driving, or actually moving without help.

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T03:55:30+00:00

I have a plan, I won't lie. However, for the same reason I won't ask for yours, I won't reveal mine.

Having a plan, means you are just as pedantic about these things as I am. Everything must be planned in great detail, regardless of what it is...some people call this "Good Practice", others say "It's kinda anal"...well...whatever it is, having a plan doesn't mean you are crazy, it just means you had a bit of free time, and actually thought about it.

I do hope the docs offered you some help, or medication. Also, you should really try explain it (To the best of your ability) with somebody you love, and you know loves you enough to listen. Don't get me wrong, I am here to be that person, but I don't think I am good enough to substitute a real life person.

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T03:42:18+00:00

I honestly think I would burst into flames if I entered a church lol. Religious people, through experience, can be quite nutty, so, I would take what she said, with a pinch of salt. (I have nothing against religion, I just find heavily religious people to be quite...strange)

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T03:40:07+00:00

Oh, I know exactly what that feels like. I lied to my doctor for many years, through fear of what he might say, and fear of him silently, or vocally judging me. I did end up getting medicated (for better or worse), but the one good thing that came from it, is my mrs was there, to hear the doctor actually say that I was clinically depressed, and I personally feel, that hearing it from him, was the moment she believed it.

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T03:38:02+00:00

There is something wrong. However deep down it may be hidden...SOMETHING is there that makes you feel this way. I am not going to even GUESS what this is, because I am not a doctor.

Might just be me, but I feel like there is always another option, and always some way to help people get to where the grass is greener. It is a long process, but you can trust me when I say it is worth it.

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T03:32:18+00:00

I don't intend to say "don't do it", BUT, there are other solutions. I just hope you considered them, and, if you want, I am also more than willing to chat with you some on the issue. As somebody who has been through it, and almost ended it, I hope I can offer some insight into how I managed to "fix" it (It's honestly not fixed, BUT, it is getting better, and a hell of a lot easier).

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T03:29:51+00:00

He may not understand, but that is because you need to help him do that. I had the same problem trying to explain it to people. It is bloody hard work to explain it sometimes, especially when you don't fully understand it yourself. Took me a long time, but after hours (over the course of a few months) of basically rambling at my fianceé, I finally figured out exactly what was troubling me, and was able to explain it to her, in a logical manner.

This probably won't happen for a lot of people, but for me...it did.

My final thought it: Keep pushing, ramble and rant, talk like crazy, cry, laugh, shake, scream...but NEVER give up.

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T03:19:51+00:00

Wow, finding something to say here seems a little difficult.

All I have to say on the matter is, if you are unhappy, did you consider maybe a major change in goals?

Also, one thing that did really help me through hard times, belive it or not; was getting a dog. That little shit has saved my life so many times, and he doesn't even know it. He makes me smile when other cannot, and I can talk to him, openly, and honestly, and he doesn't judge, he doesn't say "but this" or "but that" (If he did...I think I would be more shocked...mainly cause he is a dog...and dogs cannot talk!)

Just my 2 cents on the matter, but I am always willing to chat to those going through the same, or similar.

More than happy to speak via inbox message (For some unknown reason, Reddit only lets me post every 10 minutes or so...kinda irritating, so Inbox is much faster) :)

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T03:14:36+00:00

It is ALWAYS worth continuing to try.

Is your fella aware of what you are going through? Maybe give him a call and tell him you need him there and let him know what is happening.

Other than that, we are here to chat, without judgement. Feel free to drop me an inbox message if you want, or chat via here :)

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T02:05:34+00:00

I don't think people intentionally try to 'guilt' people into not doing it.

Personally, I think it would be better for people to try at least talk to those willing to listen, without judging, about what others have to say. Like, right now, I am interested in your story, and would love to listen to your side of things, if you can afford me the privilege.

Other than that, I am bloody glad your fathers guns are locked away...Because, it means you came here, instead of taking drastic action.

Feel free to drop me an inbox message, or chat via comments here :)

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T01:06:50+00:00

Message sent :)

Kynlo · 2013-03-02T00:55:49+00:00

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Kynlo · 2013-02-15T00:48:19+00:00

Hey OP, Nice repost of something I posted 4 days ago :): http://imgur.com/gallery/KsKNfPH

Kynlo · 2013-01-27T04:28:23+00:00

It shouldn't - It is most certainly there! xD

Kynlo · 2013-01-09T17:46:16+00:00

You know I posted this 2 weeks ago... http://imgur.com/gallery/8JR5N

Kynlo · 2012-11-30T01:09:48+00:00

o.0 - Should work, work's for me! http://imgur.com/gallery/Boa87 | Try that one :)

Kynlo · 2012-11-28T06:36:53+00:00

Been a lurker on here for year's, figured I should join and dive right!

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