I broke my collarbone at wrestling practice in fall, Doc said I can go to gym again by winter. First time back and I feel pathetic. I lost so much strength it’s unbelievable. I don’t know how to recover or cope with the fact. I was already always called skinny and weak but now I’m not only weaker than I was before but I also can’t continue working out because my shoulder hurts. My drive is lost and I feel like I’ve been cheated and set back.

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  • When I broke mine, I tore every ligament in my shoulder as well.

    It sucks. It took me about 4 months before I could even roll onto my side. Month 6 I started hitting the gym again with light LIGHT weights to build strength back.

    Just don’t let it get to you, and go on walks often. I didn’t do that, and gained weight fast. Just stay active where you can and it will be good.

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  • It’s hard! But you have to accept that you are where you are, and build (rebuild) from there. Character is built in the troughs, not at the high points.

    Also even if you didn’t / couldn’t regain the strength, you are not weak. You are simply you, and physical strength is only one measure of a person. Don’t let those old voices or taunts live in your mind. Focus on what you need to do to get to where you want to go, it may take longer than you prefer but you’ll get there.

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