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Old Aug 17, 2020, 03:33 PM
fern46 fern46 is offline
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Originally Posted by bpcyclist View Post
just had maybe the worst run of my life. Now in a rage. Want to destroy everything in my apt. Never angry. In a rage.

I have no shot if I cannot run. Biking does little for my depression. The only antidepressant that works is life-threatening. Want to break everything.. Maybe just get in bed and starve to death.
One awful run in the course of many is to be expected. Sometimes though, endorphins behave unexpectedly...

'Endorphins may also be responsible for heightened states of rage or anxiety. If your endorphins overdo their job or the hypothalamus misreads the endorphin cue, you could be flooded with "fight-or-flight" hormones at the slightest hint of trouble or worry.'

It seems like maybe the chemical release of the run could be working against you today. Sit and breathe. Drink lots of water. Eat a grounding meal. Punch a pillow. Let it pass.

Runs can be pleasurable again. Try not to worry. No need to jump to conclusions yet. Hang in there.
Hugs from:
Anonymous41462, bpcyclist, Soupe du jour
Thanks for this!
*Beth*, bpcyclist, Moose72, Soupe du jour