Thread: Nervous Breakdown Killed my Motivation

I had a severe Nervous Breakdown 4 years ago that lasted 7 weeks, I didn't see doctor during or after it, and I haven't been the same since. People can actually tell I have severe psychological damage, just by looking at me. Now I have to live with scars for the rest of my life, like being unable to enjoy working out, and staying motivated.

Before the Nervous Breakdown, my motivation was a 10, and I loved and enjoyed working out. I use to workout 4-8 times a week. Now I don't even enjoy it, because of that I only go maybe 2 times a week. A couple of weeks a go, I forced myself to go 5 times a week, and every time I went, it just made me feel horrible emotionally and mentally. For some reason I felt extremely lonely as well. I don't even feel happy about going to the gym, it feels like a chore these days. I can't stay very consistent.

All this year I've been very sporadic, like I took a month off, and sometimes I can only force myself to go one time during the week. Since that 5-day stint, I haven't been to the gym since.

Actually the only people who know about the Nervous Breakdown are people over the internet, no one in real life knows about it.

Originally Posted by DevilMayAsian

I had a severe Nervous Breakdown 4 years ago that lasted 7 weeks, I didn't see doctor during or after it, and I haven't been the same since. People can actually tell I have severe psychological damage, just by looking at me. Now I have to live with scars for the rest of my life, like being unable to enjoy working out, and staying motivated.

Before the Nervous Breakdown, my motivation was a 10, and I loved and enjoyed working out. I use to workout 4-8 times a week. Now I don't even enjoy it, because of that I only go maybe 2 times a week. A couple of weeks a go, I forced myself to go 5 times a week, and every time I went, it just made me feel horrible emotionally and mentally. For some reason I felt extremely lonely as well. I don't even feel happy about going to the gym, it feels like a chore these days. I can't stay very consistent.

All this year I've been very sporadic, like I took a month off, and sometimes I can only force myself to go one time during the week. Since that 5-day stint, I haven't been to the gym since.

Actually the only people who know about the Nervous Breakdown are people over the internet, no one in real life knows about it.

man up. in this case its right to say that. I think a reason most english people don't really get depressed is because they accept life as it is, no point complaining. just get on with it

Originally Posted by triangle2armbar

man up. in this case its right to say that. I think a reason most english people don't really get depressed is because they accept life as it is, no point complaining. just get on with it

This is horrible ****ing advice.

I really don't know what to tell you other than you just must keep up with it a bit longer with hope that things will get better. I wish you an awesome journey,man.

Originally Posted by cincimanatti

you really need not give advice. This problem happens everywhere. Dont listen to idiots like this. I to felt alone and was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I decided to go back to school and confront my problems. Honestly i was getting high selling the **** and wasting my life away. I stopped getting high went back to school and focused on my training. I am now really happy. You may be bi polar. If one moment your floating and then the next your very depressed it could be that. I would go see a specialist. Starting a training log was great for my motivation. It takes a lot for me to come on here and say these things. But you are not alone, and you can get better. I did. I was really contemplating suicide a couple years ago. Good luck. Keep your head up and change.

great reply man ,i could not have said it better!

go see a doctor. dont listen to trolls.

Originally Posted by DevilMayAsian

I had a severe Nervous Breakdown 4 years ago that lasted 7 weeks, I didn't see doctor during or after it, and I haven't been the same since. People can actually tell I have severe psychological damage, just by looking at me. Now I have to live with scars for the rest of my life, like being unable to enjoy working out, and staying motivated.

Before the Nervous Breakdown, my motivation was a 10, and I loved and enjoyed working out. I use to workout 4-8 times a week. Now I don't even enjoy it, because of that I only go maybe 2 times a week. A couple of weeks a go, I forced myself to go 5 times a week, and every time I went, it just made me feel horrible emotionally and mentally. For some reason I felt extremely lonely as well. I don't even feel happy about going to the gym, it feels like a chore these days. I can't stay very consistent.

All this year I've been very sporadic, like I took a month off, and sometimes I can only force myself to go one time during the week. Since that 5-day stint, I haven't been to the gym since.

Actually the only people who know about the Nervous Breakdown are people over the internet, no one in real life knows about it.

I think you need to change your thought process. Accept reality, than get back on track. When you started the first time the results didn't come automatically and you loved lifting than because it was something you could improve by yourself. Well hey now you know what you can be and what worked before. Don't make yourself do anything, do it because you want it.

Originally Posted by DevilMayAsian

I had a severe Nervous Breakdown 4 years ago that lasted 7 weeks, I didn't see doctor during or after it, and I haven't been the same since. People can actually tell I have severe psychological damage, just by looking at me. Now I have to live with scars for the rest of my life, like being unable to enjoy working out, and staying motivated.

Before the Nervous Breakdown, my motivation was a 10, and I loved and enjoyed working out. I use to workout 4-8 times a week. Now I don't even enjoy it, because of that I only go maybe 2 times a week. A couple of weeks a go, I forced myself to go 5 times a week, and every time I went, it just made me feel horrible emotionally and mentally. For some reason I felt extremely lonely as well. I don't even feel happy about going to the gym, it feels like a chore these days. I can't stay very consistent.

All this year I've been very sporadic, like I took a month off, and sometimes I can only force myself to go one time during the week. Since that 5-day stint, I haven't been to the gym since.

Actually the only people who know about the Nervous Breakdown are people over the internet, no one in real life knows about it.

See a doctor.

Originally Posted by DevilMayAsian

I had a severe Nervous Breakdown 4 years ago that lasted 7 weeks, I didn't see doctor during or after it, and I haven't been the same since. People can actually tell I have severe psychological damage, just by looking at me. Now I have to live with scars for the rest of my life, like being unable to enjoy working out, and staying motivated.

Before the Nervous Breakdown, my motivation was a 10, and I loved and enjoyed working out. I use to workout 4-8 times a week. Now I don't even enjoy it, because of that I only go maybe 2 times a week. A couple of weeks a go, I forced myself to go 5 times a week, and every time I went, it just made me feel horrible emotionally and mentally. For some reason I felt extremely lonely as well. I don't even feel happy about going to the gym, it feels like a chore these days. I can't stay very consistent.

All this year I've been very sporadic, like I took a month off, and sometimes I can only force myself to go one time during the week. Since that 5-day stint, I haven't been to the gym since.

Actually the only people who know about the Nervous Breakdown are people over the internet, no one in real life knows about it.

I feel for you... Three months ago I had a psychotic break and was committed to a local mental hospital for almost 4 weeks where I was able to recover. I never really gave this much thought until recently but we're all here to improve our physical bodies and yet we don't do anything for our mental health. Take care of yourself mentally, go see your doctor, get a referral to a shrink, somebody who can help you. It's the best thing you can do for yourself. It's more than likely you have a brain chemistry problem that can be fixed so why not do it? Do it, you're worth it.