So I don't know...these past few weeks I've been feeling pretty blue. I thought I might go talk to someone at my student counseling center about it...but I was just wondering...could this be related to my back injury? I'm in pain pretty much all the time. I mean sometimes I hvae good times where I don't feel much pain at all, but most of the time there's at least a little bit.
Along with that I've been sad pretty much all the time...sometimes there are bright spots..but mostly it's just dull. I'm even down about getting back into the water nowadays....which just doesn't seem right given how much I like to swim....
Any ideas?
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Originally posted by newmastersswimmer
.talk to Sam Perry about his back problems (you can send him a private message perhaps)....he went through a similar period of depression as well....
A year ago now, I was bedridden with back issues. I was in bed (did not leave home except for MANY doctor/rehab/hospital visits) for 10 weeks. Had surgery #4 in December. I would be lying if I told you now that things are great, but I can't complain. It was an awful experience.
The main issue, is that you feel completely vulnerable. I train hard, watch my lifestyle and always have. I am sure you have too Hmlee. I did not ask for the problem as I did nothing to bring it on. So mentally that is probably the worst.
My ONLY recommendations are DON'T do surgery unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. My first operation was not, and I have paid the price ever since. Also, stay off the pain killers if you can bear it. They only make the mental anguish worse (especially Oxycontin). I literally laid in bed basically numb to the world for that time and the emotional duress exacerbated by the meds only made it worse.
If you ever want to talk about it, PM me and I will give you my phone number if you'd like.
After this long diatribe, my main struggles are:
1. I am not swimming nearly as fast as I was a year and a half ago. I am in the water so that is great!
2. I pray every day that the Lord will keep my back strong and I never have to experience that again. It took away time with my wife, kids, and work. They are all very important to me and I don't want to lose that time ever again.
If you are experiencing similar feelings, know you are not the only one going through them and there are people that have walked in your shoes.
Originally posted by newmastersswimmer
.talk to Sam Perry about his back problems (you can send him a private message perhaps)....he went through a similar period of depression as well....
A year ago now, I was bedridden with back issues. I was in bed (did not leave home except for MANY doctor/rehab/hospital visits) for 10 weeks. Had surgery #4 in December. I would be lying if I told you now that things are great, but I can't complain. It was an awful experience.
The main issue, is that you feel completely vulnerable. I train hard, watch my lifestyle and always have. I am sure you have too Hmlee. I did not ask for the problem as I did nothing to bring it on. So mentally that is probably the worst.
My ONLY recommendations are DON'T do surgery unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. My first operation was not, and I have paid the price ever since. Also, stay off the pain killers if you can bear it. They only make the mental anguish worse (especially Oxycontin). I literally laid in bed basically numb to the world for that time and the emotional duress exacerbated by the meds only made it worse.
If you ever want to talk about it, PM me and I will give you my phone number if you'd like.
After this long diatribe, my main struggles are:
1. I am not swimming nearly as fast as I was a year and a half ago. I am in the water so that is great!
2. I pray every day that the Lord will keep my back strong and I never have to experience that again. It took away time with my wife, kids, and work. They are all very important to me and I don't want to lose that time ever again.
If you are experiencing similar feelings, know you are not the only one going through them and there are people that have walked in your shoes.
