It’s been a long time since I had any significant injury… something like 8 or so years ago. I had read once that depression can come from any loss, including loss of health, or the ability to perform a function. That significant injury was a broken leg as a result of a motorcycle accident. That pretty much sucked… but at least I didn’t have to go to work for 2 months. This time I overworked my knee, which was originally injured in that same accident, while on a strenuous 8.8 mile hike through mountainous terrain. I thought it would be like a sore muscle and just needed rest. Well, that was about a week and a half ago, and it isn’t much better. I can’t even walk normal. I feel like a gimp. The knee doesn’t hurt except when I lift my leg – like the forward stride while walking. I can do squats or whatever – roller-bladed yesterday for almost 2 miles with no pain at all. The issue is fairly specific, but quite painful when that happens.
So, I was feeling a little lost and depressed, and wasn’t sure why. Finally I figured out it had a lot to do with the knee. The balance of the cause is likely our debt – a big dark cloud over my head – where summer sunshine is supposed to be right now. Pool parties and weekend getaways. Instead I’m selling my awesome Audi, in trade for a vehicle I might have owned in my 20′s. But hey, it’s all temporary, so I’ll keep my eye on the silver linings.
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