Get depressed a lot lately.

Well, what else is missing from your life? Seems like you're meeting most of your fitness goals, maybe something else is up.

I agree: You need to fully recuperate before you start pushing yourself again. Maybe get away for a weekend. Maybe just sit around and watch TV for a few days. Give yourself a break. It just sounds like you are driving yourself too hard. Have some chocolate, take a bubble bath, read a trashy novel. RELAX!!!

I agree first 133 lb weight lost...amazing!!!! Neck fracture , you need to take time and heal and not push too hard, maybe see your dr and get basic metabolic/cbc blood count drawn...could be low on Vit D...seeing this a lot in people and plays a huge factor in depression, but could be something else. Best thing is not push to hard, let injury heal

It is not at all uncommon for people to suffer from depression after suffering an injury, or a prolonged illness, or similar. Do you still have physical pain from your injury at all? People with chronic pain also can suffer from depression, and I believe that sometimes the same or similar receptors in the brain are implicated with physical and emotional pain.

You need to consider talking to a doctor. You may need a mild antidepressant--nothing wrong with that and can really help. Coupled with the trainer who can work the lower body that was suggested earlier and you might find yourself feeling really different in a couple of weeks.

It's that time of year. The days are getting shorter. Try to get some sunlight.

I will be honest I'm afraid of failure, so relaxing is hard to do.

Try to keep in mind that taking good care of yourself isn't failure. Meet yourself where you are, think about what you need NOW, instead of where you were or want to be in the future. Right now, sounds like you're doing all the right things and doing the best you can. There's victory in that.

Do you have people to hang out with regularly and one or two that you can really talk to?

I struggle with this myself, and find I really need meaningful friendship and conversation in order to feel mentally well.

Also, if you are on any medications like painkillers or muscle relaxants, check the side effects list to see if they may be affecting you.

Are you meeting your carb macros? What about your dark chocolate requirements?

I'm just slightly serious but carbs and chocolate both have shown to have a positive effect on serotonin levels. It must be said also, that it's always a good idea to have a discussion with your GO about this. (My GP suggested more chocolate )

Hello there,
I appreciate the honest in your post. One thing i would suggest is just taking your time in working out. You just had an injury, let your body, emotions and mind get stable. Don't over do. I am confident that you will bounce back just fine. I would try and do something you enjoy. Since you are feeling a lil under the weather, don't put any extra unnecessary stress or strain on you emotionally or physically. Every thing will come together, just be patient.

I was over 200 pounds since I was about 16. Why after this long would it smack me around? It started with injury but even now healing great, great energy, abs, etc. I am more depressed than I've ever been, at best on par with teenage years.

I don't know, it doesn't make sense but I know it sometimes happens. People sometimes get depressed, even if they are doing everything "right". Diet and exercise help a lot with depression but since you are already doing these things maybe its more. Have you considered talking with someone? I know this is something a lot of people don't like to do, but counseling can be beneficial and help you sort through some feelings or why you feel that way. It wouldn't make you look weak. I think you would look stronger because you knew when you needed more help and sought it out. Sometimes we cant do things alone. That's a personal decision of course and only you will know if its needed or right for you. Good luck! Depression is a hard thing to deal with whether its a short bout or more long term.
Here are a couple articles that might be helpful. You may already know all of this, but I read them recently and found them helpful.

http://www.thehackedmind.com/the-unbalanced-brain-part-1/

http://www.thehackedmind.com/the-unbalanced-brain-part-2/

When you were losing all that weight did you drop calories really low how was your fat intake?

When you were losing all that weight did you drop calories really low how was your fat intake?

He has a good point! Too many people still believe low fat is the way to go, fat is bad, fat makes you fat and ill, wrong! I see in your diary it's the lowest of the macros. The body needs fat to burn fat even and low fat can lead to serious depressions. Next to some supplements like magnesium and vitamin D3 try extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, real butter, fatty fish and like I said before cod-liver oil.

http://authoritynutrition.com/7-ways-the-low-fat-diet-destroys-your-health/

When's the last time you got your anemia evaluated? Weakness, depression, listlessness can all be signs of increasing anemia issues. You may need something more substantial that a standard multi-vitamin, since they are not fully metabolized.

Secondly, I think you are experiencing a very common situation... That is, "I lost all this weight and thought I would feel better but I don't" syndrome. When we are substantially overweight, we generally have an underlying mental health issue that needs to be addressed, unless we have been proven to have a biological cause for the excessive weight gain. Many people neglect to take care of their mind, thinking that the weight is the cause of their inadequacy and depression feelings, but more often than not, it's actually a symptom of those problems.

If you are afraid or find it difficult to relax and rest your body despite major injury, it's time to find a therapist. It is not a healthy practice. If your doctor has cleared you for long range exercise, okay, but I would fathom to guess that your doctor would not be too keen knowing you are cycling for 20+miles only 7 weeks after a fracture, during the time you are still healing. YOUR BONES ARE STILL BROKEN. You cannot expect yourself to be 100% when you're literally still healing a fracture!!!

Internal stress like healing and swelling, pain, can contribute to your feelings of depression. You may not recognize pain, but weakness and instability are signs of a base level body reaction to injury. You are most definitely going to be weaker after an injury, and expecting more than gentle progress is a recipe for disaster. I would suggest doing something moderately active that isn't putting stress directly on your injured area, and asking your doctor about transitioning back into a workout routine. Get a physical therapist to help you, or a medically endorsed physical trainer.