This may be a strange question...

mjpbgtd

I'm still new to lifting - today was my heaviest session yet. So I have to ask -- is it normal to feel totally out of it after a lifting session? I lifted during lunch and then had to hurry back to the office to get to a meeting. I got back, sat down with my executive and realized that I felt completely stoned. I sat in the meeting with a buzz - I didn't feel bad or light headed or anything, just - STUPID - or stoopid as the case may be. Thankfully I didn't have to run the meeting, just smile and nod! Please tell me this is normal.

KaleidoscopeEyes1056

I've never experienced that at all. Maybe that's something you should ask your doctor about.

mjpbgtd

Hummm... will do - happens that I'll be meeting with him tomorrow. Thanks!

Sarauk2sf

I have not experienced that myself. Will see if anyone else has/knows what may be going on.

Capt_Apollo

exercise brain. totally normal. it happens to me all the time.

jonnythan

I have never experienced this. It's generally been quite the opposite - after a lifting session, I feel tired but alert. Have you been eating properly?

mmddwechanged

I used to need to nap after a long run the first year I ran long distances, but now (a few years later) I don't need to as much. Not sure if its the same idea or not:)

j4nash

if i worked out really hard yes, or caffeine.

Sarauk2sf

exercise brain. totally normal. it happens to me all the time.

I get that during, not after. For some reason adding up the plates becomes difficult..and I work with numbers!

Capt_Apollo

exercise brain. totally normal. it happens to me all the time.

I get that during, not after. For some reason adding up the plates becomes difficult..and I work with numbers!

man, i've messed up adding plates so many times. i'm an engineer!! i used to be able to do differential equations in my sleep!!


but also afterwards. i've had problems remembering my locker combo. once after the gym i went to get coffee and breakfast, and the guy took my order and i paid him, and i walked right out, with no food!!!

mjpbgtd

I used to need to nap after a long run the first year I ran long distances, but now (a few years later) I don't need to as much. Not sure if its the same idea or not:)

I've definitely had 'runner's high' before, this was similar but not as intense. It wasn't an unpleasant experience, just unexpected.

ladyace2078

When I push really hard and haven't stayed hydrated or eaten enough I sometimes feel that way. I notice it more if I don't get fat or if I do intervals without enough carbs.

lacurandera1

When I have a particularly good, heavy sesh I definitely feel high afterwards. Not stupid high, just, elated, happily buzzed.

BikerGirlElaine

That sounds like a your brain released a huge rush of beta endorphins, which is very normal.

Chief_Rocka

My soul temporarily leaves my body after heavy deadlifts

Sarauk2sf

Locking as I think (hope) you have got some decent input and to help us track open/active threads better. If you want to add anything, please PM either myself or SideSteel, including the link, and we will reopen.