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