Chica de 22 años con parálisis cerebral habla de cómo superó la depresión con ejercicio

MY STORY: I've been wanting to post this for a while. I hope this inspires all of you who have inspired me. I was born in Greece as a premature baby, doctors had told my mum prior to giving birth that I was going to be a still born and so we had no preparation for post labor. I was immediately rushed over to the intensive care unit but by that time I had lost large amounts of oxygen which caused damage to my brain resulting to a permanent condition called 'Cerebral Palsy'. This affected the movement in my legs, muscle control and balance. I lived in Greece until the age of 5 then moved to Australia seeking more advanced doctors and treatments. As a young kid I never really understood what was really happening and why I was different to all the other kids in school. I got bullied for not walking like all the others and for also being in a wheelchair. This caused major anxiety, depression and being so young I never really knew how to deal with it besides self harm. When I reached year 6 I had multi level surgery, almost not making it through the 8 hour procedure leaving me with 9 scars on my legs. The surgery was thankfully successful so I was on my way to recovery. I was in bed unable to move my legs for almost 8 months however I began to slowly learn how to walk again, step by step. Starting off with a frame, then crutches, to nothing at all. I had made major improvements in my walking and the fastest anyone has ever recovered from this surgery. I was so determined to get better and strut my stuff as the new me. Although I was told that I would never be 100% 'normal' my results were incredible and I was gratefully content. I never wanted to be perfect. Just better. Going through high school was also tough as the bullying continued and I was starting to lose hope. So I dropped out and joined my first gym. Thats when my life changed. I fell in love with fitness and I fell in love with myself. This journey to recovery and getting fit has not only changed me physically but most importantly, mentally. I owe everything to those who believed in me and love me just the way I am ❤ @transformationfitnation

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 13 de Mar de 2017 a la(s) 2:59 PDT

Hump Day Transformation 🍑 – TAG A FRIEND THAT NEEDS TO WORK THEIR BOOTY 😏

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 20 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 5:10 PDT

Do it for the after photo 😉💪🏽 #transformation

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 14 de May de 2016 a la(s) 4:50 PDT

Hump day Inspo #transformation 🍑 Same shorts different bootayyyy #tagafriend

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 20 de Jul de 2016 a la(s) 3:59 PDT

My best friend has been by my side through thick and thin for the past 12 years. 💕

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 7 de Sep de 2016 a la(s) 3:05 PDT

Today's Glam 💄 Tap for details

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 11 de Feb de 2017 a la(s) 3:48 PST

I hope you find someone who smiles at you every time you walk in the door. Who finds beauty in your bruises and scars. I hope you find someone who never leaves you guessing. Someone who lets you know for certain how they feel about you. I hope you find someone who never hesitates to love you. Who doesn't just give you pieces of their time but it's entirety. I hope you find someone who is your biggest supporter. Who doesn't just seek attention but gives it in return. I hope you find someone who knows how special you really are. But mostly I hope you find all of these things in yourself first so that you can be ready for this kind of love. 🙏🏽❤️

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 8 de Abr de 2017 a la(s) 11:44 PDT

No matter how well you think you carry yourself, if you do not value yourself it will show. You'll be treated by what people perceive you as. Know who you are and be confident with it. Know your worth and act on it.

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 7 de May de 2017 a la(s) 4:10 PDT

UPDATE 👉🏽 I'm awake and I'm feeling okay, I couldn't eat or drink for about 17 hours, I almost starved to death. I slept for 5 hours straight and I'm still pretty out of it from all the pain killers but overall I'm happy that I get to go home tonight and eat anything I want!🙏🏽 Results won't show for another week. I already feel a little weak and sore but I'm staying positive! Thank you all who messaged me, it means a lot ❤️ So much love. Mums always on point with the sleeping shots. Thank you for not leaving my side not even for a second.

Una publicación compartida de MARIANA SFAKIANAKIS. (@smokingguns) el 16 de May de 2017 a la(s) 10:38 PDT