How do you maintain your mental healthy when you have to stop the sports you love?

I don’t really have any advice but I feel the same! I used to skate with my dog every day and it feels too risky now :( One thing my mom said was don’t think of it as you can’t do things but rather how can you modify and that helped me shift my mindset Like I was super bummed about not doing hot yoga but I’ve been going to lots of prenatal yoga classes instead Or another example could be hiking instead of trail running Yes it’s not the same but also it’s a good opportunity to lean into listening to your body! Another thing I’ve been missing is the intensity of my old workout routine - I’m just trying to find good replacements that are still strenuous! Been playing pickleball and swimming to get my sweat on

@Phoebe Thank you! It’s so reassuring that someone else is going through the same thing and your suggestions are super helpful. I actually started what you mentioned : change from aggressive skating to trail skating, and feeling so much better and myself again.

Idk, maybe I'm wrong, but I'm still riding motorcycles, surfing, and paddling. I can tell some people judge me for it... As long as I take it easy, my doctor says it's fine to keep doing most things but always check with your provider. I have stopped mountain biking because I'm really not that great and a fall is possible but still ride on flat ground. I just go easy and listen to my body. I live in FL now so I have swapped snowboarding for surfing but if I lived up north I would still snowboard, just a lot more chill and easy. I agree with Phoebe about modifications. Just because you're not doing the exact same thing or at the same level you have in the past does not mean you can't enjoy a chill version for a little while.

I totally understand this! I use to be a professional dancer, I even danced all the way up to 39 weeks pregnant. I haven’t been able to dance since she was born and I’ve felt so depressed because of it, BUT I keep my mental health on strong because I know I can still dance as my daughter gets older and use my free time to dance a bit in my room, stretch and stuff just to keep my self positive on the thought that I know I’ll be able to get into it. I even try to find other hobbies like reading for me has helped a lot to give me something to look forward to on my free time!