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This is a non professional group for Adelaide Cyclist members who live with depression, as I do, can go and communicate with other members who are going through the same thing.
It is always recommended to seek professional medical advise.
My mobile is 0411 143 035.
Location: Adelaide
Members: 31
Latest Activity: Mar 23
Discussion Forum
What tools do you have in the box?
Started by Paul. Last reply by Paul May 14, 2012. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Hey all.I was finally diagnosed about three years ago with depression. It was triggered by an injury about 7 years ago that changed my body and consequently my life.The medication trial and error…Continue
Energy levels
Started by Richard. Last reply by Richard Mar 28, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
How do you cope with the varying energy levels?Look at my ride diary and some weeks, I'm riding every day, other weeks there isn't a trip. Sure, some of this is because I've decided that 'nah, can't…Continue
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Comment by Paul on March 21, 2013 at 13:35 -
That is one of the best things I have seen on youtube. Thanks JAPL for posting it.
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Comment by Just another psycho-list on March 9, 2013 at 13:41 -
This is a very powerful message...
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Comment by Daniel J on January 30, 2013 at 20:08 -
Hi guys, I'm very new to having a roadie, picking first one up tomorrow, though yeah, riding has been a great help to dealing with depression (plus weight loss) just wondering how often rides get together also and where from? (I live in the Seaton area)
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Comment by Paul on September 24, 2012 at 11:32
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Thanks Richard, you are right, I often leave myself mental booby traps through setting goals that for some reason or other I am unable to achieve. This week looks like being one of them, I had been looking forward to spending this week doing alot of riding, and yesterday was brought crashing to the ground by an 8 year old in a game of footy at a 6yo's birthday party, cosequently the knee I heard go pop is undergoing RICE treatment, but I'm aware the likelihood of being back in the saddle by the middle of the week is low, so I am planning other things to keep my chin up if worse comes to worse: some Pilates and stretching, some work on some bikes I'm rejuvenating for my bro-in-law, replacing the stereo in my wife's car, whatever can keep my mind ticking over and not dwelling on not riding. And I'm booking in to see my doctor, just in case. Again, Thanks.
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Comment by Rob (Chewbacca) on September 22, 2012 at 21:04 -
@Richard....+1
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Comment by Richard on September 22, 2012 at 18:45 -
Life can be like that Paul. It could be anything, it could be a warning, it could just be that you don't feel like riding as much. Let's face it, it's been a horrid time for riding in recent months and it's quite reasonable to say 'stuffit' and take the MG. One thing I have learnt is to go with the flow - if you really don't feel like riding, don't. It's alright for people who aren't fighting the black dog to say 'toughen up and do it', but that can be counter productive if it leaves you telling yourself you're a failure for not doing it. Lighten up. Ride when and where you want to (ie, ignore 'goals' and strava etc). If it continues for more than a couple of weeks, have a chat with your doctor.
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Comment by Paul on September 22, 2012 at 13:17
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Had some really weird up and down days of late; don't know if its the weather... My cycling activity has decreased by around 30 mins a day after shifting campuses from North Terrace to Waite, but I still get the dialiy descent and climb through the Mitcham hills. The only other dominant change has been the on/off weather patterns, but I had a really down day on a bright sunshiney day, followed by a much better day on a really grey day. This is strange for me. Anyone else been out of sorts?
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Comment by Rob (Chewbacca) on August 11, 2012 at 8:34
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Some days are better than others, new adventures around the corner, let us see what each day brings.....
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Comment by Richard on July 26, 2012 at 18:07
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Family betrayals always cut deeper than friend betrayals, even if you don't like the family member. Having said that, it's a b&^%$# losing friends too - I still smart over a couple I supported through their own hard times only to have them disappear when I needed help.
Look after yourself mate - that means, don't take anything personally unless you deliberately tried to hurt the other person (their issues are THEIRS, don't make them yours), ride as and when you bloody well feel like it (and just patting the bike's saddle in passing is cool too) and feel free to speak up on here.
I've developed a habit of forgetting my evening meds ... and compensating with alcohol, neither of which I would recommend. I don't know why the evening meds are slipping my mind but I've got to do something. The plonk? Well, it feels good at the time doesn't it, while the meds just make you feel less. It's not helping that it's cold, wet and horrid and I've got to get up when it's cold, wet and horrid to get to work. Let's just say I'm in no danger of wearing the bikes out at the moment.
Just be reassured mate that there are others out here who understand where you're coming from and are thinking of you. Like us to get together and crash that party?
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Comment by MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) on July 26, 2012 at 18:01 -
Thanks for all the words of encouragement, it does make a difference.
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