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Originally Posted by fanofladyvols
Definitely a fun question!
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I actually found it depressing (for my situation). I ran consistently for 23 years and thought it would be part of my life forever until last year when I got injured and eventually had surgery. It's been one year since I last ran and I'm not even allowed to try again for four more months. I can't even walk now without pain so I can't even imagine running. I may not be able to ever run again. At this point, my goal is to walk without pain.
I also got a concussion in January and am still struggling with symptoms. Exertion makes me feel bad so I can't do much. After being so active before - running, lifting weights, spinning, using my heavy bag, etc. - this has all made me very depressed. Running was a huge part of my identity and now it's gone.
Meanwhile, I've gained a whole bunch of weight due to inactivity and depression.
I know others have handled similar circumstances in much better ways than I have and I feel quite ashamed for my reaction.
Anyway, running and weights were what I stuck with - and planned on sticking with - because they worked for me mentally and phyically.
Erica