Anonymous
Post 12/17/2012 19:45     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
Anonymous wrote:my post got accidentally sandwiched between two other posts I was quoting, here it is again.

I am an NP, also a therapist, I can't provide data at the moment, but I'll say there are many women who have previous trauma history and have gained weight because it feels protective. much like wearing extra layers of clothes. Don't know if OP is overweight or has a trauma history and that is a lot to assume, but if this IS the case, it's helpful to consider



OP said she has not been traumatized.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2012 18:58     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
Calisto wrote:Many survivors of physical or sexual abuse struggle with this. I am not a researcher, just a therapist that treats trauma survivors. I would estimate that most women in particular who are +50 pounds overweight have an untreated trauma. For many, attempting to exercise can trigger some physical "sense memories" from the original event and effectively pull off the scab. I also agree that yoga can definitely trigger this as well- directing that much awareness to the body in the present moment can be overwhelming for many.

I am not at all suggesting that this is what OP is experiencing, but I am offering that this is my clinical anecdotal experience, FWIW.



Sorry, this is just ridiculous. Stop spreading unsubstantiated garbage.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2012 13:05     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
my post got accidentally sandwiched between two other posts I was quoting, here it is again.

I am an NP, also a therapist, I can't provide data at the moment, but I'll say there are many women who have previous trauma history and have gained weight because it feels protective. much like wearing extra layers of clothes. Don't know if OP is overweight or has a trauma history and that is a lot to assume, but if this IS the case, it's helpful to consider

Anonymous
Post 12/17/2012 13:03     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
Anonymous wrote:
Calisto wrote:Many survivors of physical or sexual abuse struggle with this. I am not a researcher, just a therapist that treats trauma survivors. I would estimate that most women in particular who are +50 pounds overweight have an untreated trauma. For many, attempting to exercise can trigger some physical "sense memories" from the original event and effectively pull off the scab. I also agree that yoga can definitely trigger this as well- directing that much awareness to the body in the present moment can be overwhelming for many.

I am not at all suggesting that this is what OP is experiencing, but I am offering that this is my clinical anecdotal experience, FWIW.



I'm sorry, but this is just nutty and it makes me nervous that you are a therapist. "Most women who are 50+ pounds overweight are trauma victims"?????? How about are mothers, because if you've had a couple of pregnancies your chances of being over weight are much higher. How about the fact that obesity in our country has gone up for both men and women? How about the fact that you have absolutely no basis for irresponsibly throwing out that idea. (And if someone finds a link saying most trauma victims are overweight that is not the same thin as most overweight people are trauma victims.)

And don't get me starts on "sense memories." OP didn't even say she was overweight.

I am an NP, also a therapist, I can't provide data at the moment, but I'll say there are many women who have previous trauma history and have gained weight because it feels protective. much like wearing extra layers of clothes. Don't know if OP is overweight or has a trauma history and that is a lot to assume, but if this IS the case, it's helpful to consider

OP, you need to get some bloodwork. You could be anemic, which would mean your body has to work harder to get the proper oxygen when you exert yourself. You could be experiencing another health problem as well. It could be something your body tolerates at rest but when you increase the demands on the body, it becomes manifest. So you are right to start with your doctor.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2012 18:25     Subject: Re:Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
OP here again. I appreciate all the responses. I can assure you that I have fortuntately never been physically or sexually abused. I also think that I may have some sort of imbalance or nutritional deficiency that may be causing this. In past years when I have worked out more vigorously, I never felt like this. Something seems to have changed internally.

I'm going to the doctor on monday and hoping that they don't think it is all in my head and can get to the bottom of the problem. I do need to workout, lose some weight and get more fit. Just sitting at home cannot be the answer.

Anonymous
Post 12/14/2012 08:33     Subject: Re:Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
OP, I have no useful advice, but I can tell you I have the same issue. I'm not 50 pounds overweight and I'm not a trauma survivor, but last year I went through a long period where every time I had a good workout I'd feel very depressed and want to cry afterwards. I confess I've pretty much stopped working out, not solely because of that problem, so I'm very interested in responses. But mostly I want you to know you're not alone and you're not crazy.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2012 08:22     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
Calisto wrote:Many survivors of physical or sexual abuse struggle with this. I am not a researcher, just a therapist that treats trauma survivors. I would estimate that most women in particular who are +50 pounds overweight have an untreated trauma. For many, attempting to exercise can trigger some physical "sense memories" from the original event and effectively pull off the scab. I also agree that yoga can definitely trigger this as well- directing that much awareness to the body in the present moment can be overwhelming for many.

I am not at all suggesting that this is what OP is experiencing, but I am offering that this is my clinical anecdotal experience, FWIW.



I'm sorry, but this is just nutty and it makes me nervous that you are a therapist. "Most women who are 50+ pounds overweight are trauma victims"?????? How about are mothers, because if you've had a couple of pregnancies your chances of being over weight are much higher. How about the fact that obesity in our country has gone up for both men and women? How about the fact that you have absolutely no basis for irresponsibly throwing out that idea. (And if someone finds a link saying most trauma victims are overweight that is not the same thin as most overweight people are trauma victims.)

And don't get me starts on "sense memories." OP didn't even say she was overweight.

OP, you need to get some bloodwork. You could be anemic, which would mean your body has to work harder to get the proper oxygen when you exert yourself. You could be experiencing another health problem as well. It could be something your body tolerates at rest but when you increase the demands on the body, it becomes manifest. So you are right to start with your doctor.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2012 08:20     Subject: Re:Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
OP, please see your doctor. You might have a vitamin deficiency or are possibly working out too vigorously.
Calisto
Post 12/14/2012 07:34     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
Many survivors of physical or sexual abuse struggle with this. I am not a researcher, just a therapist that treats trauma survivors. I would estimate that most women in particular who are +50 pounds overweight have an untreated trauma. For many, attempting to exercise can trigger some physical "sense memories" from the original event and effectively pull off the scab. I also agree that yoga can definitely trigger this as well- directing that much awareness to the body in the present moment can be overwhelming for many.

I am not at all suggesting that this is what OP is experiencing, but I am offering that this is my clinical anecdotal experience, FWIW.

Anonymous
Post 12/14/2012 04:45     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
Who knew? Apparently this is not unheard of. I googled because I thought it might be a vitamin deficiency. And recommend upping your vitamin D intake anyway. But take a look at this.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/526025-getting-depressed-after-working-out/
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2012 23:39     Subject: Re:Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
OP here again. I should also add that I've been working out with a personal trainer since September and have definitely gotten in better shape but over the course of that time. My mood however has just plummeted as of late and I'm not sure why. It does, however, seem to be tied into working out. I'm fine until I go and do some aerobic activity and then afterward I just feel so blue and awful.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2012 21:33     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
No but I have heard of yoga resulting in releasing emotions. Is there something that has been bothering you, holding you back, buried in your psche? Makes sense that it would come out with exercise when you are relaxed. Good luck to you. Keep exercising.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2012 21:07     Subject: Feel really sad and depressed after working out.
I feel really sad and depressed after working out. It has gotten to the point that sometimes I cry or feel like I'm just going to lose it. As a result, I've cut down on exercising but it still happens. It no longer seems to matter whether I work out hard or even have a light workout.

I really need to workout and lose weight. I thought exercise was supposed to make you feel good.

Any advice? I am going to follow up with my doctor this week but wanted to see if anyone else has ever experienced this.