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Just a lil vent
So about 2-3 weeks ago i dislocated my ankle, hurt the ligaments and stuff and ive only recently gotten the strength back up to the best it could be from my past injury, and now i have to start all voer again for the 3rd time ( ive hurt it bad 3 times, aswell as more times but not as bad) it just sucks and i feel stuck, I'm recovering quicker then i have previously but its been putting me in a shitty mental state. And i just got a gym membership the exact day i got hurt after a few months of debating it. And my support workers are starting to annoy me becuse i really dont want to go outside atm since theres hardly anything i can do, and just aaa theres alot of other things pileing onto it.
I just kinda wanted to vent somewhere and not let my friends deal with this anymore then they have
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Hey @wolvesrunfree
I'm really sorry about your injury and I'm proud of you for having the strength to share your feelings on here! It's great that you're coming on here to vent. I completely understand your frustration and you are completely valid in feeling the way you do. For the gym, is there are way you could maybe go and only focus on arm strength exercises? Sometimes I get. a sore foot so when I go to the gym there are sessions where I only use machines that involve arm strength to give my foot a break. If this works, you could also see if your friends wanna join you at the gym.
I also recommend trying to focus on your mental health during this time through things such as self care. Self care is different for everyone but some things I like to do ifor self care s a simple skincare ritual, buying a sweet little treat and playing around with makeup. This could also be an opportunity to pick up a new hobby since you're inside a lot. Not sure what youre tastes are but some hobbies I do or I'm hoping to try at some point is knitting, drawing, gaming and learning a new language (even just Duolingo can be good!).
Interuptions during recovery are incredibly frustrating but I hope things start turning up. Don't forget to take care of yourself!
hihi @snazzy_pigeon im sorry for taking awhile to respond, but i will defently try to look at doing some arm strength type exercises , I have been trying to get a new hobby but i kind of go back to my video games and abit of drawing.
i did have another little rough patch where i dislocated my knee cap on the other leg but that is okay now
and sadly at this time i have no real life friends. but i can try and go with my support worker
Hi @wolvesrunfree ,
I just wanted to reach out and provide some support, in that it is perfectly okay to be feeling stuck. You've injured your ankle a number of times, and it can be frustrating to start from scratch again. It's also important to recognise that you have had the strength and resilience to overcome this hurdle twice before, you can do this 💪
Congratulations on signing up to the gym, this is a great step and personally helped with my mental health significantly. I am wondering if you can utilise the gym for recovery, and perhaps even arm/back workouts in the meantime? Perhaps you could discuss this option with your medical practitioner or support worker. If this is not an option, as @teacup5 suggested, you may be able to temporarily put your membership on hold.
Sending you well health in your ankle recovery! 🌹
Hello @soulfuljade
I think i may be able to use it to help my ankle but i would have to ask my physio therapist about it,
but i may tbh just put it on hold cuz my anxyity kinda has been spiraling thinking about even going into the gym
Hello @wolvesrunfree
It's lovely to hear from you. The gym can definitely bring on some anxiety, especially if you are relatively new to it. Personally, when I first started I would go at the quieter times until I felt comfortable on the machinery, such as lunchtime. I also wore my headphones the entire time so I could block out other people. However, it is also perfectly okay and valid to suspend/hold your membership. You have been through a lot with recent injuries and it may not be a priority at the moment for you.
All the best 🌻
Hey @wolvesrunfree ,
Welcome back to Reachout! It’s nice to see you again. I want to start off by thanking you for sharing what has been going on for you. It sounds like things have been really tough and painful having dislocated your ankle for a third time. I am interested to learn more about what helped you get through the pain and feelings around this in the past?
I can see that you’re also feeling frustrated and that your mental wellbeing isn’t in a good space. This is completely understandable and how you are feeling is so normal! What you are experiencing can be overwhelming and really isolating. I am wondering if you have spoken to anyone about how you are feeling? Someone like a family member, friends or a professional like a GP or Psychologist? If you are looking for one-on-one support, ReachOut offers peer chat sessions that are free and confidential for young people aged 18-25.
It also sounds like you don’t want to bother your friends with what you are going through. Have your friends ever said anything towards you that has made you feel like you are a burden to them?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Hihi @Bel_RO
nice to see you again too, and tbh i dont really remember anything that helped me with this previousely sadly. I have talked to some of my friends about it but its kind of gotten to the point where i feel anoying becuse theres nothing they can do about it and i feel im just burdening them with it at this point. so ive kind of just stoped talking about it to them and i only see my psychologist once every fortnight and theres usaly alot more on my mind to talk about
Hi @wolvesrunfree , it’s nice to hear from you again 😊
I get what you mean. Talking to friends can be a double-edged sword at times - while it's nice to have their support, it's also normal to worry about feeling like a burden. Try to remember that it's okay to speak your mind, especially when you're dealing with consequences of an injury that you have no escape from. You deserve the support.
It’s awesome to hear about the progress you’ve made with your injury so far! Being on this side of your recovery journey must feel like a huge relief compared to a few weeks ago. It’s also great that you’ve been able to invest your time in fulfilling hobbies along the way.
Wishing you all the best with the rest of your recovery journey. With your physio, psychologist, and support workers, it sounds like you’ve got a strong support team in your corner 💝
I'm really sorry to hear about your ankle—injuries like that can be
incredibly frustrating, especially when it feels like you're finally making
progress and then have to start all over again. It’s completely
understandable that you’re feeling stuck and down about it.
It sounds like you've been through this multiple times, and each time it's
a challenge to get back on track. It's tough when you finally make the
decision to do something positive for yourself, like getting a gym
membership, and then something like this happens. It's natural to feel
disheartened and overwhelmed.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical recovery, so it's
okay to take a step back and focus on what you need. If staying inside and
resting is what's best for you right now, that's perfectly fine. Maybe you
could talk to your support workers about how you're feeling—they're there
to help you, and hopefully, they can adjust their approach to better
support your current needs.
Venting is important, and it's good that you’re finding an outlet. If you
ever need someone to listen, don't hesitate to reach out. You're not alone
in this, and there are people who care about you and want to help you
through these tough times.
Take care of yourself, and give yourself the time and space you need to
heal. You've overcome this before, and even though it’s hard, you can get
through it again.
Sending positive thoughts your way.
Best,
Mushyqueen
hey @Mushyqueen
ive been making some progress on my ankle again so im now alowed to walk outside of the moonboot at home and in an ankle brace outside soon, so there is some progress, its just been abit tough aahh, and thank you,
Hey there @wolvesrunfree
Oh no, that sounds super painful... I can hear you're frustrated with your reoccurring injury and just want to get back into the gym. It must feel quite draining both physically and mentally having to go through the recovery process for similar injuries, especially when you've just committed to a gym membership. I am wondering if they will accept a medical certificate to pause your membership? Fingers crossed.
Venting can be a healthy outlet when you're feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of an injury, and other life factors piling on - so I can glad you reached out! Your friends have been supportive, but I can appreciate not wanting to burden them anymore than you already have. Sometimes you just need to get it all out there without holding back.
Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to fully feel and work through the range of difficult emotions, they are all completely valid. With time and proper healing, you'll get back on track physically and mentally 😊 You've got this - one step and one day at a time. Wishing you patience and a smooth rehabilitation journey!!
hey @teacup5
i will defently see if they will alow me to pause it, and thank you ! im now out of the moon boot at hame and an ankle brace outside soon