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Title: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 03:02:33 PM
So have any of you guys ever experienced depression after competing.  Not necessarily after a BBing show, but after anything that you worked a long time to prepare for.  Like you gear everything up to prepare, and then once its done you feel kind of purposeless.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Bluto on August 01, 2007, 03:08:51 PM
im getting depressed every time i read your posts
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 03:12:50 PM
im getting depressed every time i read your posts


yeah its contagious


just like obeisity


http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/25/health/25cnd-fat.html?bl=&_r=1&ei=5087%0A&en=fa07b8b4314c3c6a&ex=1185768000&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print

who did you catch that from?
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: EL Mariachi on August 01, 2007, 03:14:29 PM
So have any of you guys ever experienced depression after competing.  Not necessarily after a BBing show, but after anything that you worked a long time to prepare for.  Like you gear everything up to prepare, and then once its done you feel kind of purposeless.

did you place last?


but thats the way life is my friend, you need to set higher standarts, new plans, dont waste your life just training and eating, do bigger things. you need to try to stay green, thats the wy you will grow in life.  how do you thing jay feels after a show?

Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Bluto on August 01, 2007, 03:15:29 PM
yeah its contagious


just like obeisity


http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/25/health/25cnd-fat.html?bl=&_r=1&ei=5087%0A&en=fa07b8b4314c3c6a&ex=1185768000&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print

who did you catch that from?

never been fat, you must take me for an american
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: jonno gb on August 01, 2007, 03:15:51 PM
Yes,definately.You seem to focus so much on one goal and when it's gone,although it is a relief to stop dieting,you end up feeling rather empty.Post contest blues :-\  
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 03:19:29 PM
did you place last?


but thats the way life is my friend, you need to set higher standarts, new plans, dont waste your life just training and eating, do bigger things. you need to try to stay green, thats the wy you will grow in life.  how do you thing jay feels after a show?



I'm not a compettitive BBer just trying to relate my experience to something people here can relate to.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 03:20:50 PM
Yes,definately.You seem to focus so much on one goal and when it's gone,although it is a relief to stop dieting,you end up feeling rather empty.Post contest blues :-\ 

I wish I could get back on track right away, just pick up where I left off and keep progressing.  I'm not good at this resting stuff.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Bluto on August 01, 2007, 03:20:59 PM
shiftedShapes just know a lot about being a loser and want to share his experience  :D
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: stormshadow on August 01, 2007, 03:21:41 PM
Squadfather deals with the same thing on a daily basis.  Thousands of posts on getbig and daily self-ownings seem to help him deal with it.

So have any of you guys ever experienced depression after competing.  Not necessarily after a BBing show, but after anything that you worked a long time to prepare for.  Like you gear everything up to prepare, and then once its done you feel kind of purposeless.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Bluto on August 01, 2007, 03:24:33 PM
Squadfather deals with the same thing on a daily basis.  Thousands of posts on getbig and daily self-ownings seem to help him deal with it.


squadfather is a survivor. he gets knocked down over and over again but manages to get back up before the count of 10
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 03:25:53 PM
shiftedShapes just know a lot about being a loser and want to share his experience  :D

come on Bluto, can't you tell that I'm not a hothead you can't inflame me so easilly.  Also people who are depressed are less susceptible to rage and meltdowns, so if you want to interact with me you might as well play nice.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Bluto on August 01, 2007, 03:32:22 PM
come on Bluto, can't you tell that I'm not a hothead you can't inflame me so easilly.  Also people who are depressed are less susceptible to rage and meltdowns, so if you want to interact with me you might as well play nice.

why are you depressed, did you look in the mirror
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 03:33:26 PM
why are you depressed, did you look in the mirror

that was both  brutal   and    savage
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Taint on August 01, 2007, 03:33:56 PM
why are you depressed, did you look in the mirror

You seem quite taken by this shittedshapes character. Perhaps you have a crush on him? You're probably fixing for a rimjob from the guy, holmes.

- Lick the TAINT
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 03:39:55 PM
You seem quite taken by this shittedshapes character. Perhaps you have a crush on him? You're probably fixing for a rimjob from the guy, holmes.

- Lick the TAINT

no taint you have it all wrong















he wants to give me a rimjob
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Taint on August 01, 2007, 03:41:21 PM
Did you have your asshole bleached for the guy? You seem like the person that would.

- Lick the TAINT
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 03:42:06 PM
Did you have your asshole bleached for the guy? You seem like the person that would.

- Lick the TAINT

not necessary, I'm pretty pale and so is my rim.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: hazbin on August 01, 2007, 05:01:22 PM
Mike Mentzer had a great article on this in a 1979 muscle builder. he was backstage immediately after winning the mr. universe with a perfect score; and he was totally depressed. he was always a bit dramatic, but stated that he had been in a higher state of existance while preparing for the show. even though he won, his whole level of consciousness dropped immediately.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Croatch on August 01, 2007, 05:07:07 PM
If you derive purpose from competing in a show of drug users for a $3 trophy, you've got problems. ;)
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: hazbin on August 01, 2007, 05:08:11 PM
for the record, croatch admits steroid use
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Croatch on August 01, 2007, 05:14:46 PM
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for the record, croatch admits steroid use
I also admit to doing regular drugs, collecting baseball cards 20 years ago, and riding a bike with training wheels 25 years back.
A few things, at the age of 18, you're not the wisest.  I learn from mistakes, then rank on other for making the same ones...hahah
Being a grown man and dabbling in gear for no reason, other than to "get jacked", is idiotic.  Most would agree with me..of course, not on a site with many users.
I wouldn't take a bunch of drugs and look in a mirror and think, "Wow, I really achieved something."  Blowing up on gear is about as easy as getting laid in a whore house...that's the point.  I saw it was a joke for 2 months, then moved on in life.
Lastly, I wouldn't spend $1000 on drugs to win a $3 trophy and think, "Man, I really proved something there!"  Wake up man.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Master Blaster on August 01, 2007, 05:18:58 PM
I also admit to doing regular drugs, collecting baseball cards 20 years ago, and riding a bike with training wheels 25 years back.
A few things, at the age of 18, you're not the wisest.  I learn from mistakes, then rank on other for making the same ones...hahah
Being a grown man and dabbling in gear for no reason, other than to "get jacked", is idiotic.  Most would agree with me..of course, not on a site with many users.
I wouldn't take a bunch of drugs and look in a mirror and think, "Wow, I really achieved something."  Blowing up on gear is about as easy as getting laid in a whore house...that's the point.  I saw it was a joke for 2 months, then moved on in life.
Lastly, I wouldn't spend $1000 on drugs to win a $3 trophy and think, "Man, I really proved something there!"  Wake up man.

I might be in to doing some anti-aging growth hormone when I get older. I think hormone use for personal reasons can be OK for some.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Thick Nick on August 01, 2007, 05:25:11 PM
So have any of you guys ever experienced depression after competing.  Not necessarily after a BBing show, but after anything that you worked a long time to prepare for.  Like you gear everything up to prepare, and then once its done you feel kind of purposeless.

Dude that happened to me at my first show. It was the Teenage Mr. Philadelphia. I was 17. I was helped by 1987 Mr. America Rich Baretta. Everyone was telling me how great I loooked...how I would win so easily...I was high on my horse. Then I placed second. I lost to some 19 year old dude who was as big as a house. Some people thought I still should have won because I was shredded, but I didn't. Afterwards, I had no desire to compete anymore. I had plans to get pcitures taken with my trophies, my parents were going to put a congrats in the local paper. I did not want any of it after...It took me nearly a year to want to compete again.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Croatch on August 01, 2007, 05:28:05 PM
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I might be in to doing some anti-aging growth hormone when I get older. I think hormone use for personal reasons can be OK for some.
Knock yourself out.
Personally, everyone and their growth hormones, test shots, are plain old silly.  It's called life, you age, you die, then end.  Working out alone with a decent diet will take 10 years off your life, in appearance.  Everyone and their fucking botox...get real man.
I think I'm going to wait until 50, then get a nice eye lift with a hair piece, some breat implants and aball tuck to finish it off...hahah
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: hazbin on August 01, 2007, 05:33:11 PM
Knock yourself out.
Personally, everyone and their growth hormones, test shots, are plain old silly.  It's called life, you age, you die, then end.  Working out alone with a decent diet will take 10 years off your life, in appearance.  Everyone and their fucking botox...get real man.
I think I'm going to wait until 50, then get a nice eye lift with a hair piece, some breat implants and aball tuck to finish it off...hahah

the way your naturally occuring gyno is growing, you won't have to worry about the breast implants.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 09:48:11 PM
Mike Mentzer had a great article on this in a 1979 muscle builder. he was backstage immediately after winning the mr. universe with a perfect score; and he was totally depressed. he was always a bit dramatic, but stated that he had been in a higher state of existance while preparing for the show. even though he won, his whole level of consciousness dropped immediately.

this is exactly what I'm talking about...Kind of unsettling that the person who most relates to my experience went on to kill himself, but still this is what I've been feeling.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 01, 2007, 10:08:46 PM
He didn't kill himself.

what were the details of his death?  I know it was some form of self-destructive behavior that ultimately led to his premature demise.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Croatch on August 01, 2007, 11:40:33 PM
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the way your naturally occuring gyno is growing, you won't have to worry about the breast implants.
Thanks, you just saved me 8 grand! ;)
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: chainsaw on August 02, 2007, 09:30:40 AM
I played in the early 90's with lita ford and several other bands and after a tour, or a recording session you have time off and the depression sucks.  It's totally normal.  I guess BB's get it after a show as well, especially if you don't place where you wish to.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: D.L. 5 on August 02, 2007, 09:31:53 AM
So have any of you guys ever experienced depression after competing.  Not necessarily after a BBing show, but after anything that you worked a long time to prepare for.  Like you gear everything up to prepare, and then once its done you feel kind of purposeless.

yes i have had that before. u have such a focus, a build up for something, u get there and its an anti-climax, and u feel drained.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Bear on August 02, 2007, 09:52:38 AM
never been fat, you must take me for an american


hahahahahahaha
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: chester_bbb on August 02, 2007, 11:19:32 AM
I also admit to doing regular drugs, collecting baseball cards 20 years ago, and riding a bike with training wheels 25 years back.
A few things, at the age of 18, you're not the wisest.  I learn from mistakes, then rank on other for making the same ones...hahah
Being a grown man and dabbling in gear for no reason, other than to "get jacked", is idiotic.  Most would agree with me..of course, not on a site with many users.
I wouldn't take a bunch of drugs and look in a mirror and think, "Wow, I really achieved something."  Blowing up on gear is about as easy as getting laid in a whore house...that's the point.  I saw it was a joke for 2 months, then moved on in life.
Lastly, I wouldn't spend $1000 on drugs to win a $3 trophy and think, "Man, I really proved something there!"  Wake up man.

You are tainted. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: hifrommike on August 02, 2007, 11:29:38 AM
Post-traumatic stress might bring on temporary depression if the event is perceived unconsciously as traumatic.  You might consider how you're mentally preparing for the contest & try to do something to make it less stressful. 
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Man of Steel on August 02, 2007, 11:44:37 AM
im getting depressed every time i read your posts


AHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: DutchBotje on August 02, 2007, 11:47:04 AM
I WAS
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Man of Steel on August 02, 2007, 11:48:15 AM
So have any of you guys ever experienced depression after competing.  Not necessarily after a BBing show, but after anything that you worked a long time to prepare for.  Like you gear everything up to prepare, and then once its done you feel kind of purposeless.

I think this is kinda normal actually.   After I've invested a lot of time and energy into any project and it ends I sometimes feel a little deflated.   Basically you're life has revolved around the project(s) for so long that when they're over with that drive, discipline, etc....is no longer needed and you feel somewhat purposeless.  It's ironic given that you've achieved a goal at the same time.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 02, 2007, 11:59:02 AM
I think this is kinda normal actually.   After I've invested a lot of time and energy into any project and it ends I sometimes feel a little deflated.   Basically you're life has revolved around the project(s) for so long that when they're over with that drive, discipline, etc....is no longer needed and you feel somewhat purposeless.  It's ironic given that you've achieved a goal at the same time.

Yep, right now I'm looking for a new goal, already feel my drive returning.  I think I'm on the way back up.

I feel like I'm a self-improvement junky.  I only really feel good if I feel like I'm making progress. 
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Always Sore on August 02, 2007, 12:02:24 PM
I think this is kinda normal actually.   After I've invested a lot of time and energy into any project and it ends I sometimes feel a little deflated.   Basically you're life has revolved around the project(s) for so long that when they're over with that drive, discipline, etc....is no longer needed and you feel somewhat purposeless.  It's ironic given that you've achieved a goal at the same time.
I feel the same thing after jerking off... ;D
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: shiftedShapes on August 02, 2007, 12:03:55 PM
I feel the same thing after jerking off... ;D

haha me too, that's why I never go for the quick nut, always try to drag it out.
Title: Re: depression after a show
Post by: Always Sore on August 02, 2007, 12:06:30 PM
haha me too, that's why I never go for the quick nut, always try to drag it out.
My father always said you get out what you put in ...of course he was fucking my babysitter so maybe not the same thing... ;D