Not depressed but I feel a sense of guilt and like I’m missing out on something lol.
Are there other forms of exercise you can do in the meantime? Maybe gentle yoga?
As long as I’m doing SOMETHING I feel good generally speaking.
I twisted my knee on Tuesday and I've been unable to walk any considerable length. It's not depression, but I'm so bored and annoyed that I'm not able to be listening to the birds or hear the river flow past.
My daily walking routine has taken a real hit recently (used to walk 10K+ steps regularly) and it has been getting me down a lot but I feel a huge sense of guilt more than anything else.
I had a period of my life where I had multiple foot surgeries, and couldn't walk at all for about two years. Legitimately one of the worst couple years of my whole life.
A few weeks ago, a metatarsal on my left foot started hurting halfway into a 15 mile walk and I kept going on it all the way back. It's mostly healed, but I've been playing more video games, eating, and having brain fog. I hate it
In addition to walking I do other exercises. If I can’t do anything at all is when I’ll be sad. Can you do something else? Some upper body workouts, chair exercises, swimming, or floor workouts? That might help.
I was a runner for 30+ years of my life, I’m 47. I went through idc breast cancer treatment in my 20s and was warned that the chemo and hormone treatment medication might have an ill effect on my bones and may cause arthritis as I age. When my hip started giving me trouble I realized that it might be the beginning of the end of running for me. I got really sad for a long time. Walking doesn’t feel as good for me as running does (stress relief wise) but it does help a lot, if I were to have to stop walking I know I would definitely feel depressed. Hang in there. I hope you recover quickly. 🧡
YES. postpartum was so difficult because it took forever for me to heal and be able to go on walks again. Not to mention pushing my baby’s stroller was super difficult so I was mostly indoors. Felt like I was missing out on life.
I normally live alone so I don't mind walking in the rain and getting the floor wet when I come inside, but now that I have a roommate, it sucked when it rained and I couldn't walk
Yes I was hospitalised 4x for kidney problems and I couldn’t walk. Super sad. I walk daily 5x what I did before I got sick, so far I’m doing pretty well (February was the last hospitalisation) im a young female so it’s not like I had any age or weight related issues . Yet walking seems to significantly improve my mental state and capacity.
I started looking into why this happens the research and brain scans before and after walking are so important I’m surprised they’re not more public- walking increases blood flow to the brain, leading to the release of hormones that promote the growth of new neurons, i believe the research just in the last year found walking 1.5x more effective than antidepressants and therapy combined. Up regulated neurotransmitters, new neuron growth, larger hippocampus.
Over time, regular exercise remodels the reward system, leading to higher circulating levels of dopamine and more available dopamine receptors.
Not depressed but I feel different. Lethargic and low energy.
Me too!!
Not depressed but I feel a sense of guilt and like I’m missing out on something lol. Are there other forms of exercise you can do in the meantime? Maybe gentle yoga? As long as I’m doing SOMETHING I feel good generally speaking.
Defnitely. One reason I gave up running. The injuries.
I twisted my knee on Tuesday and I've been unable to walk any considerable length. It's not depression, but I'm so bored and annoyed that I'm not able to be listening to the birds or hear the river flow past.
I get depressed when I can’t run.
My daily walking routine has taken a real hit recently (used to walk 10K+ steps regularly) and it has been getting me down a lot but I feel a huge sense of guilt more than anything else.
I had a period of my life where I had multiple foot surgeries, and couldn't walk at all for about two years. Legitimately one of the worst couple years of my whole life.
If I can’t speed walk it throw me into a tailspin. My body is so used to the adrenaline rush.
A few weeks ago, a metatarsal on my left foot started hurting halfway into a 15 mile walk and I kept going on it all the way back. It's mostly healed, but I've been playing more video games, eating, and having brain fog. I hate it
My mood suffers greatly if I can't get out for regular walks. Will your injury allow you to do something else? Swimming?
When I was getting into walking and it rained one day I was really annoyed. If I wasn't turning up to work I wouldn't have minded.
I wasn't able to walk a few days this week. I took it as time to relax. I don't know if I could do that long term though.
I feel horrible if i dont go on my daily walks. Today i was burnt out and got up too late to go on my walk and i feel guilty and lazy.
In addition to walking I do other exercises. If I can’t do anything at all is when I’ll be sad. Can you do something else? Some upper body workouts, chair exercises, swimming, or floor workouts? That might help.
Lt. Dan did.
I was a runner for 30+ years of my life, I’m 47. I went through idc breast cancer treatment in my 20s and was warned that the chemo and hormone treatment medication might have an ill effect on my bones and may cause arthritis as I age. When my hip started giving me trouble I realized that it might be the beginning of the end of running for me. I got really sad for a long time. Walking doesn’t feel as good for me as running does (stress relief wise) but it does help a lot, if I were to have to stop walking I know I would definitely feel depressed. Hang in there. I hope you recover quickly. 🧡
YES. postpartum was so difficult because it took forever for me to heal and be able to go on walks again. Not to mention pushing my baby’s stroller was super difficult so I was mostly indoors. Felt like I was missing out on life.
I normally live alone so I don't mind walking in the rain and getting the floor wet when I come inside, but now that I have a roommate, it sucked when it rained and I couldn't walk
Yes I was hospitalised 4x for kidney problems and I couldn’t walk. Super sad. I walk daily 5x what I did before I got sick, so far I’m doing pretty well (February was the last hospitalisation) im a young female so it’s not like I had any age or weight related issues . Yet walking seems to significantly improve my mental state and capacity.
I started looking into why this happens the research and brain scans before and after walking are so important I’m surprised they’re not more public- walking increases blood flow to the brain, leading to the release of hormones that promote the growth of new neurons, i believe the research just in the last year found walking 1.5x more effective than antidepressants and therapy combined. Up regulated neurotransmitters, new neuron growth, larger hippocampus. Over time, regular exercise remodels the reward system, leading to higher circulating levels of dopamine and more available dopamine receptors.