Every Injured Athlete Goes Through Depression.
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Dr. Rob Bell speaking to NFL Strength Coaches in Las Vegas.
As a Mental coach, one of the toughest time periods for athletes is when they get injured.
The #MentalHealth of athletes is paramount during these times and it needs to be addressed.
This was part of a talk titled- Mental Toughness Hacks for Injured Athletes.
The difficult part for any athlete is dealing with #injuries.
Here is the reason why every athlete who gets injured will experience some sort of depression.
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i have had three season ending surgeries in the past 4 years, i had had multiple surgeries and i have barely been able to go soccer, when i can play those are the happiest times, but watching my team play wishing i could be there is one of the worst feelings in the world
Stay strong!
2 out of the last 3 for me
Did you have sports hernia too?
Dealing with an injury now and i feel so hopeless without my sport I love 🚴♂️❤
I hear you mate!
As a distance runner I’m going through exactly this at the moment. I got myself fit, but pushed myself slightly too hard and now I’ve gotten a pulled muscle in my glute. I’m lucky in that I’m still able to cross train but I absolutely despise myself for not being able to do the hard workouts which I love doing
Thanks for sharing mate! Patience... I hope you'll download the infographics.
I feel for all of you here. Sports was my only outlet in life. I injured my knee and everything feels so hopeless now and it feels like just wasted time and there's just nothing I have to do that's remotely enjoyable anymore.
i’ve had 3 knee surgeries. currently i’m out for 9-12 months and every day it’s all i think of. there’s nothing i want more than to be able to play soccer and there’s no way for me to. it’s the worst feeling and i’m sorry for everybody going through it right now. i wouldn’t wish it on anyone
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Wat happened to u bro
@@nickzino14189 my knee dislocated all the time like 12 times and i’m only 13 and the last 3 times i tore stuff i’ve been out since october and i won’t be able to play until september 😭
Currently out for 2.5 months already, shoulder injury. I miss the feeling of boxing, i feel like everything is lost
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I’ve been trying to become a mma fighter for the past 5 years. I had my wrist broken in a car accident. Couldn’t go to training at all for almost a year and half.
I got depressed, used substances immaturely. Got fat.
Now I tried making my comeback 2
Years later and I broke my 5th metacarpal.
I know it’s too early to be judging my self, and sealing my own fate. But. I didn’t get the surgery, I took my cast off today and I’m super worried that I won’t ever get to punch, or even make a fist.
The mental war has started.
I love coming here and reading peoples journey either coming back or accepting the fact that the couldn’t play again.
Thank you All !
Patience my friend
it feels like nothing makes sense anymore, doesn't it
Your body might not work but your mind/soul still does it might sound corny to some but I believe when we die we won't just miss the big things in life but also the small things like a cool breeze the warmth of the sun sand in your toes at the beach i wanted to do boxing or mma aswell I was amazing and now I ruined it all but it's ok mabye it was ment to be mabye there's something else I can do to help someone else then mabye someone else can do something to help me
Indeed. That’s how I always coped with life struggles. But now my left knee deteriorated so much I’m dealing with constant pain on daily basis. Had to give up using exercise as one of the outlet for stress management. Lost a relationship bc i was unable to do things I used to enjoy .. my confidence level tanked. It is hard … lost all social support. Starting a new career at a foreign city .. :’( the worst part, I don’t look I’m injured. :’( feel like I’m missing out all the fun things . No one wants to hear about your pain .
Sorry to hear that I feel like I can relate and all I can say is try to appreciate the small things in life your still not dead ik it sucks bad but you can still feel the wind in your hair the warmth of the sun an have good dreams when you rest find your inner peace an the rest will come to you in life of course negativitys going to put up a hell of a fight but it's up to you to win an prove it wrong and find people who are like you or appreciate you for you and will move at your pace you worked hard to get here the only person you owe is your self 👍 so just try new options mabye and be patient your still here alive in this universe just let it all play out
Glad you're here!!!!
This is powerful! @@slitheryrxghost3894
a year ago i tore all the ligaments in my ankle. after playing volleyball on it for a few months, i reinjured it worse than the first time. 5 months ago i had surgery, but now it’s getting worse than it was. i may never be able to play again. it’s one of the hardest things i’ve ever gone through.
Appreciate you and thinking about you!
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How’s your ankle now?
@@carl9922 still bad :( it’s okay though, im leaving it in Gods hands. It does suck though because i’ll never be able to play a sport I love, I can’t walk around without shoes for a long period of time and stuff like that, but it’ll be okay, hopefully lol.
@@lacelynb9008 how is it now ❤
I've been injured for nearly a year with a muscle strain and I've been depressed for about 75% of that time, it sucks. Not being able to play football is really hard and I've tried a lot of things like socialising, stop socialising, going to church, staying inside, nothing really works. Me wasting time even though it's not my fault is also one of the worst feelings ever
I hear you man... stay with it bro. You're not alone...
@@drrobBell thank you bro
Ive injured myself my whole life."Prone to injury'' as people said. I remember 7th grade...2x concussions, broken hands before that. then i broke two ribs playing basketball in 2019 in crushed me. but i came back. I felt that I was just continuously starting over all my progress as an athlete. Then in febuary 2020 i found my grandmother dead. I used this to fuel my workouts and i was getting better and better quickly. I was at my best. 2 weeks late while playing basketball at LA Fitness an adult assaulted me and gave me my 3rd and worst concussion. I now have to wear glasses and am still recovering. I have been clinically diagnosed with mildly severe depression. Athletes are tied to their sport. They feel it as their identity. Having it taken away crushes them.
I feel you brother, Rest In Peace your grandma, I injured my shoulder from boxing in late May early June, it was just my shoulder but as days went on, my entire upper way was messed up, muscle tissues and nerves got all messed up. I couldn’t get any better. I went to see different specialists and no one can help me. I’ve done x rays,mris, massages, physical therapy,pain killer pills,shots and nothing helped me. I just went to see another specialist that someone recommended I hope it works I pray and beg got to please help me because this is killing me. Boxing is all I have, boxing saved my life when I was dealing empty. I get depressed. Sometimes I feel ok but the next day or the next few hours I don’t wanna talk to no one,it’s affecting me financially because I’ve spent thousands already. Sometimes I hear my family talking about the bills and that we struggle, everyday I used to wake up and my family and boxing was my “why” my “motivation” to wake up and work hard. But now I wake up just to work through the pain of my Injury. I’ve cried so many time while praying god asking him for help because I can’t do this alone , i need him.
@@themehicanotrader2476 Through research about people like us, athletes with depression. I learned that you have to think of it like this "You are not a boxer, you are a person who boxes.". I know that this doesn't help with your injury, but in your mind you have to understand that you are so much more. I had to learn I was a person, student, son, etc. You will understand that you are a father, a great person, high work ethic. I just had to see that there was more to clear my head even make any progress. I just want to help a brother in need. God bless you, your arm, your family, your job, everything.
Zay Manley that’s true, the mind is very powerful. Appreciate that brother, god bless your family as well🙏🏽 stay healthy and safe💪🏽
“Prone to injury” is the one sentence that annoys me the most.
Hello do you need help with the cure, ?
That’s where I’m at right now
I've had an ongoing foot injury for 10 months. I finally went to the doctor and they said I had to rest for 4 weeks and wear a boot. After the 4 weeks he said I shouldn't play soccer until the end of this month. Soccer is my escape from the real world. Right now I am going back to soccer even though I know my foot is going to get worse again. I know eventually my foot is going to blow out considering this injury can need surgery if it gets worse.
Hope you can find someone to talk with and assist through your time and experience.
How did it go
I had a six figure training business while in junior college… I made the company so much revenue and they were too cheap to use my revenue to purchase or maintenance equipment for me to use with my clients in a professional timely matter.. in short, I herniated my disc after 13 months of lugging heavy weights all over the gym, being the rack, the cleaning service, and the 6 figure trainer… it’s so discouraging to know I have a failed surgery in my back and I’ll never lift again.. because I worked so hard at what I loved, the rush I was in, the rush I thought I was supposed to be in.. gone, for 1/5th of my sales, and I suppose the rest of the revenue went up the bosses nose 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Healing from a tear right quad. Two weeks in. Doing my best to keep my spirits high & processing my absence from high intensity training. In a brace for 4 weeks. Been in my fitness since I was 12. Ill be 49 soon. Appreciate this video. Much support to other athletes pushing through sports injury.❤
That is a tough injury! Keep breathing and staying relaxed as best as you can. This is a tough one since we use working out as a way to cope.
download the free infographics or check out cantwaitbook.com as a tool to assist.
Its true...... clinical depression too😔😪
What was your injury
not even just injuries, but having to quit as well, i am a competitive cheerleader and i can’t do cheer this year and i do not have a choice. today was tryouts and i’ve been miserable all day and ever since i found out i can’t do it this year. i should have been at those tryouts today. your absolutely correct i am going through everything you mentioned and it’s so hard and tough. i’m hoping it will get better soon, but athletes depression is so underrated but so relatable. hope everyone else going through this pushes through and knows that they aren’t alone, it’s tough but it’ll get better. i know and i get it, it’s my way of coping and my escape as well and having that token away from you is so hard. whoever is going through what i’m doing through or similar, i wish you good luck and hope it gets better soon.
Thank you for sharing. I hear you! No one can make it better and that by itself is difficult, feeling like we are all alone. Connect with others as much as you can and know that "This too shall pass." I hope you'll check out our new book-" I Can't Wait To Be Patient..."
@kiera.pankow
Started taking up martial arts. Been training for the past year and literally two weeks before participating in my first tournament I dislocated my knee. Hurts physically of course but it’s been a huge mental toll. Still going to the tournament to cheer my partners on but frustrating to not be able to show out with them.
Patience...... You'll be back...
man... same exact thing right now... boxing every day for a year. some months twice a year. in a month i hould have had my first match. In two months I have the world championship of chessboxing, for which I started training. I've just come home from the gym, since I wasn't able to do anything with my arm due to a shoulder injury....
I Had 7 right knee sugeries. Im mountainer and like 1 month ago doctor told me its over. Damage is too big and i have to stop. This od darkest place ive ever been.
Unfortunately some injuries have ENDED athletic Careers
Many...
Currently recovering from knee surgery and a possible shoulder surgery is in the pipeline. I'm either down or very irritable constantly and having sleep problems. It really sucks. Being alone all the time for having no social contacts outside of sports is bothering me too.
I’m a defensive linemen for my high school football team. Freshman year I was good enough to play on both the freshman and JV at the same time. Then the next year I got even better and started varsity for the first game. Two weeks later I got quarantined for the rest of the season. Junior season I was the best d lineman on the team ready to show out after missing so much. Then a week before my first game I got a blood clot in my abdomen and missed the entire year. After that all I thought about all off season was “alright this is my senior year” and in June i herniated a disc which caused internal bleeding in my spine. Now game one for senior season is in two days and I won’t be able to play football until week 6 at the very soonest with a big likelihood I don’t play at all. It’s so so hard
I feel you chief. I just had my umpteenth hamstring tear in the final minute of my teams quarter final win. They're now through to the semi final of a competition my club haven't won since the 1940s and I look likely to miss the rest of the season.
I injured my bicep, shoulder, knee and have other small problems, i can workout, but its very limited to a few body parts, which is super annoying. Almost 2 years now, not looking near close what i used to, im sad every day thinking about the old days, i know its bad to think that way but i cant help myself. Its depressing and i have no idea how to countinue living my life
It’s true. I broke my leg 16 years ago and I still have problems. I don’t take anything back. I really enjoy this video
Thanks Kyle!
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Thank you for your video. I tore my acl, meniscus, and broke the tibia plateau on the left leg. Quit running and got into swimming. Came back strong and then got t-boned in a car accident which blew out other knee and hip. I don't think i can go through another reconstruction. I would prefer two knee replacements at this point. Feeling very low right now.
Oh man! I feel you! patience...
After speaking with a number of people who are hurt one guy told me how you handle pain is part of your character a big piece of your character sometimes being able to handle pain and maintain your composure while you’re suffering makes you a better person it makes you a more disciplined individual when it comes to tolerating pain that’s why I almost never ever taken any type of pain medication to deal with or address any of the pain I’ve suffered over the last 25 years I have a number of friends who have got caught in that terrible addiction circus after having the number of surgeries
Sure it builds character, I don’t disagree. But when sports really means something to you trying to focus on “well at least my character is good” gets old really quick watching your teammates while you don’t play.
@@tommyromanowski If you have to take pills to pet play or participate it’s a dead-end street it’s an absolute place you don’t wanna go
@@ronemtae3468 I’m not saying pills I’m saying repeatedly getting the thing you love most get stripped away from you over and over via injury does build character but it fucking sucks and trying to stay positive and saying “well at least I’m getting mentally strong! 😃” gets old, fast
@@tommyromanowski It’s very very hard I understand
Almost three weeks post Achilles rupture. Doing my best to stay upbeat, but definitely having my ups and downs. Questioning aging, frustration (I was hit by a kid skiing) and missing being active tremendously. this video helping keep me focused and optimistic. Thank you.
patience my friend...
I feel like I need to let these toughs out somewhere so I write it down here. Im a climber all aspects of my life revolve around climbing. I go to the climbing gym or to local crags (*crag=cliff) 5-6 times a week and when I can I go to the mountains (every other weekend or a whole week per month depending on the season), for the mountaineering part I train by running every other day. All my friends are climbers, I spend all of my money on expeditions, climbing trips and gear. I recently got to a level where I had a shot at getting into the national alpine climbing team and I got a rope access job that pays me to climb on towers a job that pays good and lets me do what I love. But then on my last trip to the alps I fell pretty bad, I tore a tendon in my finger and broke my spine which forced me to bed. I've been laying here for almost two months without training without going to work without making money and with a shit ton of hospital bills and having to pay for recovery. I know that I will get back to and beyond the level I was when I got injured but mentally it's hard to believe in myself when those closest to me don't. I feel like dead weight, useless and a failure. I know that in this stage of my injury the best thing I can do is doing nothing but it's hard to just wait while my body heals. I got into a fight with my girlfriend because I was agitated by being useless for so long and I started looking at methods for suicide today and then ways to put myself into a coma because I realized that I don't want to die I just want to sleep until I can actually do something and get back to training. I still have the will to get back up and I know it will take time but I just want to be numb until I can get to a point when I can start training to get back up.
Don’t get hooked on drugs please. You gotta get your mind right. Maybe look at other climbers and study their techniques. Mentally visualize yourself climbing to keep your motor programs intact. Apologize to your girlfriend and others. You got this bud.
Your an absolute warrior brother. Even with that terrible injury you still continue pushing on even with all those bad thoughts. Tough times create strong men💯
how are you doing? wishing you the best and hope you make a full recovery
How are you doing man? Right now I have a similar problem
Thank you guys for the wisdom and wishes. I got back up and Im climbing again. I still have a long way to go, it took about 3 months in bed an other 3 in physical rehabilitation and an other cuple to get back in the rythm and physical shape. Im close to where I was before the injury physicaly but I still have a long way to get back mentaly. I became a different climber in many aspects after the accident. I still struggle with fear in those moments where I come across a no fall zone and progress is slow but it's progress non the less.
My girlfriend helped me a lot throughout the recovery and I coudn't have made it without her. After four years Im finaly planning on proposing to her.
My first injury occurred 8 years ago and I've never been the same athlete since. It was on a fibula fracture. But I lost all my speed and explosiveness.
Appreciate you watching...
Yeah I torn my acl and Meniscus. I’m a freshman and the season hasn’t started but I’m cleared at the end of the season. The coach give me the option to manger but right now seeing them practice and run is making it very hard to show up.I’m getting mad at myself for injuring myself and how I could voided it. I just feel like I’m just getting over looked and mad.
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Sharing my story
I was a former muay thai fighter, but had a very bad injury and now suffer with severe arthritis (and am constantly dealing with pain-be it burisitis or tendonitis). Idk if I'll ever be able to fight again and I got surgery a year ago, but I'm still struggling. We have to continue to push forward. Love you guys ❤
checking in how you're doing...
@@drrobBell thank you I appreciate it! I'm doing better, because of the bone on bone I still expierencing cracking, but im gaining some strength in my arm again
@BananaMan-yn8vl hey man omega 3 fish oil helps, at least 1000mg of epa and dha a day.
@@salkeldeliaoe thank you man, appreciate it! I'll definitely start adding more fish oil. I take around 600, but I think 1000mg would probably do me more justice
ABSOLUTELY! 💯 percent NAILED IT! Plus it’s what keeps a lot of us off the streets and sober it’s more than just a sport we fear of possible relapse it what some use to cope with their mental illness It’s your whole life. Iam going through every single emotional and feeling all at the same time. Iam past the denial stage so ready for surgery but just mood swings and can’t stand being around people due to pain and just crying 😭 trying to process the recovery ❤️🩹 time and rehabilitation therapy 😤 and then you get angry if your not already Bipolar an injury will sure make you feel like you are 🤣only way I can describe it I have to find things to laugh about. it’s just scary and dreadful
Whats your injury
@@rokometer8 completely torn ACL and Medial Meniscus tear knee is basically shot they will be taking from a dead person to repair my leg surgeon don’t want to start cutting into my hamstrings that will just cause other issues down the road. I have to trust they he knows better and put faith into him and let him do what he’s gotta do
appreciate you.
Agree
Concussions cause so much mental anguish.
indeed...
Agreed to the title , having patellar tendonitis, can't walk properly, well my exams are coming so ill get 1 month rest , but still cant do my fav running/wrestling
Ouch. I have had that as well! wishing you a complete recovery and hope you'll download the infographics to help with your recovery.
@@drrobBell thank you !
@@drrobBell may I ask , did your knee healed completely? If it did , how much time it took?
Yes, lots of foam rolling! Took a month of recovery@@amplayz
@@drrobBell woa thanks , mine is from 5 months now
3 weeks post op labrum surgery .
Can't wait to step back in the cage.
I'm dying inside just sitting around all day .
My life feels out of order when im not training
Checking in how's the recovery going?
@drrobBell Great ! Been back on the weights and conditioning the past month
And just started light drilling for mma, no pain.
Doc told me just wait another month before wrestling hard
I Can't wait to be patient... @@Jneal1013
I tore two ligaments in my ankle, three months later in my first full game back it happened again. Never been the same since
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How do u feeynow
Worked so hard in the offseason to then pull my left hamstring on day 3 of main camp now I just pulled my right hamstring and my seasons over
Man, I know that one hurts!! Sorry to hear that mate!
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recently tore my achilles, and i feel absolutely useless and helpless. i can’t do anything. i wish i was able to be productive. i want to play basketball again.
That is a rough one. So sorry to hear that... Patience... find an area outside of your sport to focus on right now. cantwaitbook.com
Exercise kills depression. When you all of a sudden can't exercise, all that shit builds up
What a pretty so many electrons about sports
I had a fracture in my leg in the 9th of march and I’m recovering I’m about to get back to the court but life has been very sad since that happened
Patience....... If you can wait, then you can win!
@@drrobBell hope so
this girl 0.37 i love her
I knew there would be two types of people watching this video. The simps glorifying the thumbnail that have no hobbies or meaning in life, and then the rest who came here because they are tired as fuck of not being able to do what they love. I can’t even describe how much I hate dealing with this injury crap and watching other people do what they love while I sit out but goddamn, at least I’m not u.
@@charlesevanspope u described perfectly how i feel right now:( its rlly hard mentally but we'll get through this 💪 wishing you a speedy recovery
@@camilamed torn shoulder labrum here so it’ll be a long process. Don’t know your injury, but if u can, I would recommend finding a substitute physical activity for whatever it is that u do. Im a weightlifter and found that I can still go on runs, which has helped ease the mental pain. Hang in there. Cheers to a quick recovery. ❤️🩹
I broke my ulna while playing cricket 45 days ago and i go through surgery now its getting better but yesterday i broke my elbow while running..but my elbow can move in all way now I'm going to doctor i hope its all right nothing to worry...
WOW! Hope recovery goes okay!!
Have a plantar fasciitis injury. It's really screwing up my mind. Most of my workouts I do my foot hurts, even when I bike and I'm not putting impact on it. I hurt my foot from running. 💔😔
Man, that is a painful one for sure!!!! download the infographics...
How are you feeling now , i have the same condition, for 7 months now I'm in a boot
I hate my life now going on year 2 now
I’m going down a bad bad road
Have anyone to talk to?
@@damianrodriguez5763 Get some people to see and connect with. You're not alone, just feels like it...
how do you know when to retire due to injuries ?
That's a great question.... I'm not sure on that one exactly...
howdy
where's the whole video?
The entire speech to the NFL coaches?
@@drrobBell yes, can it be found?
Honestly, Not sure mate. @@nicolotiraboschi
not an athlete. Just A trainer and group class instructor that requires an active lifestyle and moving around. Dealing with injury right now and it sucks .
EVERYONE is an athlete, our office is just different... and sounds like you have a great office for helping people!
I’m gonna disagreed to a certain degree I think if you’re young enough and you’re playing at a higher level I think your injury if you’re smart is an opportunity to maybe work on an aspect of your game you’re not happy with maybe to get some rest and to learn about how the body works at how to maybe avoid being injured again I’ve had some pretty crazy injuries and injuries it took over six months to heal and while I was injured I would learn about bodybuilding training flexibility stuff that no one would ever even think was necessary I’m not disagreeing with you but that’s coming from Prospect A person who said 22 surgeries maybe 19 surgeries
good point.
Check out the infographic and let me know if it jives with your take, because I addressed it.
@@drrobBell I will look at it later I’m recovering from oral surgery I know that’s kind of ironic
What if injury is 3 Years long
Same varsity football freshman year then spines been fucked for last 4 years ggs on our careers and college scholarships
@@aboveSubparBallAnalysis what does ggs mean?
@@rokometer8 good games
@Mr.Gigachad sounds like you still have a good shot to pursue your health and your sport… I would look for ways to distract yourself with things u love to do
Speedy recovery my friend best of luck during your soccer comeback my man🇺🇸🤟🏾
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feeling not well rn smh, f… man..
9 months ago I injured my lower back while playing a match And for 4 months I can't get to play my game and now for 5 months I was practicing , my game improved a lot but tomorrow while practicing it triggered my back and again I am here with my physiotherapist . It's so frustrating when the game is your life 🫀. But this time he said It'll take only a week I am relieved 💙
ive got a lower back injury from gymnastics. it's tough i know, its been over a year now, but let's hang in there...
@@ugochi- yes we have to be strong . Now I can practice . I had been recovered. Good luck to you. Stay strong 💪 , you can do it.
@@ugochi- im missing my senior year of football from a back injury. Much love to you and hope you get better 💙
Checking in how are you feeling??
:/ smh