Yeah take solace into the fact that you can still exercise. Focus on other areas of your body and life that could use improvement, and use this as an opportunity to better yourself. Most importantly, I cannot stress enough that you need to take all the necessary healing time you need and not to rush back into things - doing that has ruined my athletic abilities. I know how you feel but by the sounds of it you'll come back even stronger ;-)

If you're like me, you probably get mad at your shoulder for limiting what you desperately want to do. I had a lot of problems with the "me vs. my body" mindset when recovering from injuries and surgeries.

It's definitely tough, but I try to do things that "connect" me with my body more and work through the anger. Yoga and body scan meditations are two big ones- just being present in your body and accepting what it can do in this moment. Good luck!

Thanks guys. I have been working hard with my rehab. I am yet to return, but I remain ever hopeful. I am trying to keep an even head on things, though this can be tough from time to time, but I am determined to get better.

How are you guys? Are you coping? You are always welcome to message me.

Hi Hope- Glad you're continuing with the rehab and remaining hopeful! Any improvement in strength or pain levels?

I've actually found a good coping tool, if you're able to pay for it, on the headspace meditation app on my phone. They have a set of meditations specifically for rehab from sports injuries, and they make some really good points. You may want to give it a try! Hope you're well.

Hey there. I am gaining strength and muscle tone, but I am unfortunately not playing fit. Although I have gained strength, my ability has not improved. So things have been a bit hard, especially four years after surgery when I was told to expect six months.

I will am downloading the app as we speak, so thank you so much for the recommendation. I am also sorry for the intermittent replies. I am not very tech savvy and I try not think about injury when things are tough.

Your help makes me feel much much better though and I really do appreciate it.

In the past few months I've thought I was getting better. But I don't think I have. I still have pain, instability, all the bad signs. I am beginning to think that I deserve this. There are other easier things than this. But I can't do this. Seven years. My soul is depleted. I am no longer the same person.

Hi Hope, came across your posts and I have been in the same boat recently, dealing with really painful shoulder injuries (apparently the cartilage in my shoulder had been dislocated for 3 months so I am in a very slow healing process now). Sorry to hear that you have dealt with this for so long. I understand the feeling of being depleted and drained. Have things improved since your last post?

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