I taking a part in a hackathon and just wanted to understand that what kind of an app would have helped you a lot in your recovery? Either Post or Pre Surgery. Do lmk in the comments please 🙏🏻
Why the hell did this even happen to me?
I’m not some athlete training at elite level. I’m just a normal guy in my mid-20s who liked playing badminton recreationally once in a while. And the craziest part? I didn’t even tear my ACL while playing the sport I love. I tore it while dancing. To this day nobody understands how that even happened, including me.
It’s been almost 5 months since the injury and 3 months since surgery, and honestly… I’m nowhere close to where I imagined I’d be by now.
Yeah, there’s improvement. I can do things today that felt impossible right after surgery. But isn’t that the bare minimum after getting surgery in the first place? Recovery feels so tiny compared to everything this injury has taken away from me.
I still can’t walk properly without a limp. My knee still doesn’t fully extend while standing or walking. There’s random pain throughout the day. My operated leg looks absolutely wrecked from muscle atrophy, and after even a short walk my leg starts jerking and shaking like crazy.
Mentally this whole thing has destroyed me.
Every day feels uncertain. My surgeon barely gives clarity beyond generic timelines, and even physiotherapy feels confusing now. I genuinely don’t know what I’m supposed to do next. Should I move to gym-based rehab now? Should I continue home rehab with resistance bands? Am I behind recovery standards? Is something wrong with my knee? Nobody really explains what’s normal and what isn’t.
And the fear… the fear is the worst part.
I’m scared of retearing it doing the most basic things. Walking. Turning. Sitting down. Getting on a bike. One awkward step and my brain instantly panics. I can’t even sleep peacefully anymore because my mind keeps spiraling about the future.
What if this never truly gets better?
What if this is just my life now?
The thought of needing lifelong rehab and exercises just to stay “normal” honestly terrifies me. And then my brain goes even further: what if I miss workouts for a week or a month someday? Do I lose all my progress? Will my knee become weak again? Will I always have to live carefully forever?
I keep thinking about things I took for granted before all this. Running freely. Sprinting. Trekking. Playing sports casually. Even stupid simple things like walking without thinking about every step.
And then the bigger fears hit.
Will I ever be able to play properly with my future kids someday? Will I always carry this fear in the back of my head for the rest of my life?
I’m just tired. Exhausted physically, mentally, emotionally. And honestly, sometimes it feels unfair that this happened in the first place.
Hey All
I want to sell 1 month Cult Elite Voucher that can be used across any cult.
Want to sell it. Only interested ones DM
PRICE: 1500 INR (Negotiable)
Hey All
I want to sell 1 month Cult Elite Voucher that can be used across any cult.
Want to sell it. Only interested ones DM
PRICE: 1500 INR (Negotiable)
Hey All
I want to sell 1 month Cult Elite Voucher that can be used across any cult.
Want to sell it. Only interested ones DM
PRICE: 1500 INR (Negotiable)
Hey All
I want to sell 1 month Cult Elite Voucher that can be used across any cult. I got it last year from someone but didn’t use due to some problems going on in my life.
Want to sell it. Only interested ones DM
PRICE: 1500 INR (Negotiable)
Hey All
I want to sell 1 month Cult Elite Voucher that can be used across any cult. I got it last year from someone but didn’t use due to some problems going on in my life.
Want to sell it. Only interested ones DM
PRICE: 1500 INR (Negotiable)
TL;DR: Constant overthinking, can’t focus, mood swings, anger, poor sleep, and getting bored quickly. Got worse during ACL recovery. Not sure if it’s anxiety, depression, ADHD, or burnout. Family doesn’t take mental health seriously, so unsure how to proceed.
I’m trying to understand what’s going on with me mentally, because it’s starting to affect my daily life a lot.
For the past few months (especially during my ACL recovery), my mind just doesn’t stop. It feels like my brain is constantly running, overthinking everything, and I’m finding it really hard to switch off. Because of this, my sleep has also been getting worse.
I’m struggling with:
This isn’t completely new. I’ve noticed similar patterns since around 2024. For example, I got bored of my job within a month of joining, and the same thing happened again when I switched companies last year.
It’s starting to impact my productivity, confidence, and overall mental state.
I’m confused whether this could be something like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or just burnout combined with my current situation.
The problem is, my family doesn’t really believe in mental health issues and thinks things like this can be fixed with meditation or “just thinking positively,” so getting professional help isn’t very straightforward for me right now.
I’d really appreciate if anyone who has experienced something similar or has knowledge in this area can share:
Thanks in advance.