depression...

JohnnyKitty
JohnnyKitty Posts: 117 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
I'm getting more and more depressed. And i have to train for a competition in skating. theres nothing to look forward to... i dont want to practice or compete, i just dont. How can i stay motivated, doing things i dont enjoy? :(

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  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,997 Member
    If you don't enjoy it, why are you doing it?
  • JohnnyKitty
    JohnnyKitty Posts: 117 Member
    If you don't enjoy it, why are you doing it?

    It's weird, I normally love skating. But when it gets fall/winter time I just never want to do it. And I have to today until Monday, because Monday is the competition.
  • Amplifiedx11
    Amplifiedx11 Posts: 15 Member
    We all go through ups and downs, it's completely normal. But when the downs become abnormal, it can become dangerous. Nothing against all of us fine, well-intentioned forum folks, but there really is no substitute for a trained counselor or psychologist when it comes to matters like this. Only he or she will be able to determine if you're in the midst of a normal "swing" or if the issue is bigger - and if it is, some options to help you through it.

    In the meantime, here's what I tell myself when I get down (maybe it will help, maybe it won't): "Stand up tall and pick your head up." Literally. Sometimes that's all it takes for me to push through whatever's bothering me. Don't know why; could be a health/posture thing, could be an emotional thing, could even be a new age tai chi thing for all I know.

    Anyway, I truly wish you the best of luck, and hope you find an answer so you can get back on track :)
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,997 Member
    Why not just skate for fun during seasons you want to do it? Is the depression caused by skating, or is something else causing it?
  • purpleblaze
    purpleblaze Posts: 90
    sounds like you are depressed because your feeling obliged to do something you dont want to....just remember you come first, and its okay to say NO :)
  • monkeeface
    monkeeface Posts: 59 Member
    I'm the same about going to the gym. So I tend not to go much or when I do, I dont enjoy it so I go out of necessity. You could try antidepressants as they can help if you have depression. Sometimes, stress can cause depression/low mood or similar symptoms so make sure you can relax as much as possible & resolve any issues that might be stressing you out. And I guess the first place to start is to not get stressed out about being depressed! There are a load of websites that can help you identify & tackle your symptoms of depression. There are also basic questionnaires you can do to find out if you really are depressed & if so, how badly.
  • NGFive
    NGFive Posts: 125 Member
    Sometimes I don't want to run or go to the gym but after I get started, the endorphins kick in and it's enjoyable. I take the Nike motto, "JUST DO IT" :heart:
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