I hope he recovers well.
I think depression is a term thrown around too easily. We all get sad, or depressed. If your parent dies and you are sad, that is normal. If three to six months pass and you are still sad and not getting out of bed, maybe we are now talking depression (depressive disorder). This is vs an “acute adjustment reaction.” Some people are more prone to depression, or anxiety or both. We are all different and genetics plays a role, as does experience, and supports.
Exercise releases endorphins. It makes us feel better. It helps with pain, sleep, etc. There is a proven link between exercise and improved mood. It can be a form of therapy.
It is also a form of stimulation for people the crave stimulation. Here is where adhd/add can play a role.
It can also fire some of the same pathways as addiction. It can be a healthy option in recovery.
Exercise benefits almost every aspect of out physiology and health... as long as it is not to excess (harm).
Maybe mood issues play a role. Maybe addictions play a role. Or maybe LS is just one motivated guy who just had his world turned upside down by injury. Type A personalities do not do well with injury and incapacity.
I should know, i am not aware of being depressed, anxious, (ok, maybe trending to add), or having substance use disorders, but i have an addictive personality in that when i go in... i go all in (hobbies for example). I dont sit around and i am used to being busy and being 100% to whatever i put my mind to. In the last year i have struggles with chronic recurring injury... and it sucks. It sucks that for the first time in 38 years, I am not able to go 100% at work, play, or family. I don't think i am depressed, but it is tough at times. I sympathize with LS, because anyone like him is a 150% guy. So dealing with that must be tough...
I think depression is a term thrown around too easily. We all get sad, or depressed. If your parent dies and you are sad, that is normal. If three to six months pass and you are still sad and not getting out of bed, maybe we are now talking depression (depressive disorder). This is vs an “acute adjustment reaction.” Some people are more prone to depression, or anxiety or both. We are all different and genetics plays a role, as does experience, and supports.
Exercise releases endorphins. It makes us feel better. It helps with pain, sleep, etc. There is a proven link between exercise and improved mood. It can be a form of therapy.
It is also a form of stimulation for people the crave stimulation. Here is where adhd/add can play a role.
It can also fire some of the same pathways as addiction. It can be a healthy option in recovery.
Exercise benefits almost every aspect of out physiology and health... as long as it is not to excess (harm).
Maybe mood issues play a role. Maybe addictions play a role. Or maybe LS is just one motivated guy who just had his world turned upside down by injury. Type A personalities do not do well with injury and incapacity.
I should know, i am not aware of being depressed, anxious, (ok, maybe trending to add), or having substance use disorders, but i have an addictive personality in that when i go in... i go all in (hobbies for example). I dont sit around and i am used to being busy and being 100% to whatever i put my mind to. In the last year i have struggles with chronic recurring injury... and it sucks. It sucks that for the first time in 38 years, I am not able to go 100% at work, play, or family. I don't think i am depressed, but it is tough at times. I sympathize with LS, because anyone like him is a 150% guy. So dealing with that must be tough...
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Rocket_racing: Apr 26, 19 22:03