Injury Depression

[shmay]

Hey guys, I don't if anyone else gets this, but when I get injured and can't work out, I get depressed, like pretty bad. Its weird cause I have never had any issues with depression my whole life until the first time I got really hurt and couldn't work out for about 6 months. I've been working out for a bout 7 years, and I fucking love it, its my favourite thing in the world.

Got hurt about a month ago, its becoming clear it will not be a quick recovery. Old feelings starting to come back, and I'm a little worried about it.

Anyone else get this? Any ideas how to cope with it?

[NoCalBbEr]

yea I think that you body gets use to the feeling of working out. I was got injuried, I did some bodyweight stuff at home and some light stretching . Its like a with-drew process..

[webcake]

Hey guys, I don't if anyone else gets this, but when I get injured and can't work out, I get depressed, like pretty bad. Its weird cause I have never had any issues with depression my whole life until the first time I got really hurt and couldn't work out for about 6 months. I've been working out for a bout 7 years, and I fucking love it, its my favourite thing in the world.

Got hurt about a month ago, its becoming clear it will not be a quick recovery. Old feelings starting to come back, and I'm a little worried about it.

Anyone else get this? Any ideas how to cope with it?

This makes it sound like getting injured is a regular occurence for you...

I don't know how (or for what, bb'ing, powerlifting etc)you train for, but maybe a review of training is in order. Anyway...

So what is the injury, and how long are you out for?

To anwser your question, well ive never been injured that has made me stop lifting for a long time so i can't really say i get depressed. I probably would be if i did get injured though...

[shmay]

I train for BBing, not competing just for the love of the sport. Im pretty careful, lots of stretching and warm ups before lifting but I think I just ahve shitty genetics for it or something.

THe DR. told me that my muscles were growing faster than the connective tissue and ligaments could keep up with. Thats why I keep fucking up stuff.

Yea, this is my 3rd major injury in 5 years.... Its fucking lame, and I don't lift super heavy, always 8-12 reps. Just shitty luck I guess.

But it really fucks me up when I can't train.... Its kinda scary to be honest

[BAZZERKER]

I train for BBing, not competing just for the love of the sport. Im pretty careful, lots of stretching and warm ups before lifting but I think I just ahve shitty genetics for it or something.

THe DR. told me that my muscles were growing faster than the connective tissue and ligaments could keep up with. Thats why I keep fucking up stuff.

Yea, this is my 3rd major injury in 5 years.... Its fucking lame, and I don't lift super heavy, always 8-12 reps. Just shitty luck I guess.

But it really fucks me up when I can't train.... Its kinda scary to be honest

  I hear ya bro, i suffered a rotator cuff injury from football, was out of the gym for three months, broke my hand two seperate times wich set me back 8wks each time, split my scapula in half in a motorcycle accident kept me out for twelve wks.  I used to have a lot of small injurys when i first started from bad form and weight that was two heavy and lifting without focusing on using the muscle and to much stress on the joints,. I just tried to make the best of it by keeping my diet and letting my body time off to rest....  I also still did cardio and did some excercises to work around the injury. 

[Kviahellan]

You gotta learn to enjoy the time off. Use the time for something else that will make you happy too. Last time I had an injury, it wasnt from lifting, I couldnt walk without crutches for a long time so I used the time to build my upper body and get my diet back in line. When I was ready to walk again I came back quick and stronger than ever.

I have dealt with depression as well and, while I can tell you its no joke, its strictly in your head and you have nothing to worry about other than your own weakness of willpower.

Seriously, supplement ANYTHING into the time you arent using for working out.

Good luck!

[local hero]

ive had my fair share of injuries, im only 27 but my competitive days are gone with my shoulder and knee issues,,, just try and look on your training in a different light when u get back, ditch anything high risk..

For example,if its your knees, stop squating and just pump out on leg extensions and do small movements on the leg press... pre exhaust everything, do supersets, higher reps, less time between sets etc etc... dont go chasing weight or youl spend more time injured than u will training.. just remember, a little of somthing is better than nothing.

I do think some structures are more injury prone than others, my younger brother is starting to develop the same problems that i had

[jpm101]

Shmay may want to contact another doctor to confirm his connectice tissure/ligament problem. Also get some blood/chemical imbalance work done while he is at it. The glands come to mind. This is a strange occurance unless he is doing heavy cycles of 'roids or whatever. Not saying that he is of course. Or perhaps a passed on genetic disorder that allows muscle fiber to over respond to exercise.

Depression, which can run in a family history, can be handled quite well today. Natural means like meditation, bio feedback and other stress release methods.  The last resort being drugs. But than again, the U.S. is a drug fueled nation.. Some folks turn to Yoga which can offer quite a few stress reducing exercises. If anyone may think that this is sissy stuff just try a few classes and see for yourself. Good Luck.