Broken Collar Bone and Depressed

[gobles]

Thank you for the kind words and well wishes.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I somehow managed to skip depression when I was recovering from my crash back in 2004. I couldn't ride for many reasons, but I started back on the road to recovery by walking. My initial attempts were short, but they grew to consistently getting out to walk two to three times a day. I was really itching to get back on my bike, but I waited until I was cleared by the orthopedic surgeon (from a fractured pelvic bone). I had more crash-related health issues than a broken bone to overcome though, so my return to cycling was slow. Slow and steady, that worked. Writing about my crash and recovery helped too.

Listen to your docs about when you can get back on your bike. In the meantime, realize that while the depression is normal you can work through it. Walking or some other form of non-impact exercise may help too.

Sending healing wishes your way...

--- Denise

[Cassandra_Cain]

Hi gobles...

Sorry to hear about what has been going on - both the crash and feeling down. I feel from everything you said, that it is probably a common reaction. I mean we ride and sometimes take it for granted that we can do so at almost anytime. Then it is taken away and you realize how important it is to your feeling positive and upbeat.

You'll be back on the bike soon and I suspect it will be more fun than ever after going through this experience.

Best wishes!

[Geonz]

See if you can find some way to get some exercise to balance the body chemistry.

[bouncybouncy]

You do not even need to have an injury to suffer from lack of riding! You are normal!

Like these ladies have said...you are not alone! Get yourself outside and smell the air...autumn is coming!!!

...and well wishes, heal fast!!!