Suicidal with running injury

Hang in there. It gets better. I've been there many times in my life. Please seek help and don't try to fight this alone.

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First, well done for speaking out. Even anonymously, that's a big step.

Second, what you're going through is really common and there's help available -

https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/mind-body-and-sport-how-being-injured-affects-mental-health

Do you have anyone you can talk to? Any counselling services through school or work? Do you have any tools you can use to help you through this?

Look after yourself, and feel free to talk here if it would help.

Been there. Was injured permanently at 20 and can never run again.

It gets better. I trust your injury won't be permanent, but even if it is, life gets better. Don't make a permanent response to a temporary situation!

You have to talk with someone. Do it right now. Find your local hotline.

And by all means continue talking to us. We really care.

You are more than a runner, you have friends, family, and a thousand other things going on that are more important than the activity of running.

lease wrote:

Been there. Was injured permanently at 20 and can never run again.

It gets better. I trust your injury won't be permanent, but even if it is, life gets better. Don't make a permanent response to a temporary situation!

You have to talk with someone. Do it right now. Find your local hotline.

And by all means continue talking to us. We really care.

Please find your local hotline. Injuries are tough. This pandemic has been tough. Even if running can't be a huge part of your life, there are other endurance activities to try. There are other hobbies to get into. Think about the things you liked to do when you were younger. There are plenty of things you can get into that will bring you fulfillment and happiness.

It hurts, it hurts , it hurts. The extent to which running brings us happiness is beyond words. To not be able to ever run again--it is a mindblow.

HOWEVER

IF your BRAIN and your EYES are working you have all you need to be happy. We live in a beautiful world full of music, scenery and funny people. Be a part of it and do not leave.

Keep posting here

XC skiing is the only thing that could replace it but I don’t live in the right part of the world

We support you and hang in there. There are many people in the same situation as you but when things get too down then they can only go up again so look to the future knowing that things will improve. Good luck.

What's the injury?

Try to figure out the cross-training and rehab.

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Been there... not suicidal but faced with not running at all.. it sucks it sucks bad. I've been known as "the runner" since Jr High and now poof it's gone. It really does feel like your identity is gone and that your purpose is gone.. so you are "gone."

While it seems minor to everyone else ( "hey just try swimming!!") for you it is your entire world. I do think you need to talk to a coach or counselor. I'd recommend a coach or ex athlete over generic counselor because they just won't "get it."

Losing your sport is tough. Look at how bad former athletes fair once they are no longer playing. It's why so many immediately get right back into some are of the sport once they are no longer a competitive athlete. It's because they cannot imagine their life without it.

Good luck and seek help!

I've been there, running is a big part of who we are and without it, everything seems meaningless. Hang in there, try something else such as swimming it strength training. This is what makes success worthwhile.

Yup, you are more than a runner. Running isn’t even life, there is so much more to it. Number 1, most injuries are far from permanent. 2) just because you are injured in one sport doesn’t mean you can’t do another. I had two has teammates that sucked at running because they couldn’t make it more than 3 months without a stress fracture. They are now semi pro cyclists. Point is, they found a path to live out their dream. So can you.

How old are you, and what is your injury? Maybe we can you find another sport that you can do competitively and be good at.

other options wrote:

How old are you, and what is your injury? Maybe we can find you another sport that you can do competitively and be good at.

Typo fixed.

XC ski would be the thing but I’m not in a place with snow

I don’t even know if this is a real injury . I am just so terrified of them because I’ve been told my bone strength is not very good. I lift to try to improve it but I don’t know if I am supposed to keep running or if it’s dangerous and I’m just supposed to stop.

hurthurthurt1 wrote:

XC ski would be the thing but I’m not in a place with snow

I don’t even know if this is a real injury . I am just so terrified of them because I’ve been told my bone strength is not very good. I lift to try to improve it but I don’t know if I am supposed to keep running or if it’s dangerous and I’m just supposed to stop.

Even assuming the worst (permanent injury), why can't you move to a place with snow? I'm pretty sure that there are reasonably good jobs and colleges there, and even if there weren't any, moving is still far preferable to death.

I guess I feel tied down to my career here

I felt this way before. What kept me going is knowing it will get better. Sometimes the only way to get better is medication, therapy.

Like running, take it one step at a time. One day at a time. Just because you feel this way right now, doesn't mean you will feel this way forever. Be patient and kind to yourself, things WILL get better.

My ‘injury’ seems to be fixed. So I guess I’m alright for now even though I worry about the future still . Thanks everyone