Anyone dealing with depression symptoms today?

[Zak57]

Losses never get on my nerves anymore but for some reason I really took the L hard last night. I had to DVR the game so wasn't paying attention to social media, this board, etc. After the game I basically went up and went straight to bed and my girl was confused. It took me a while to actually fall asleep. Still was feeling it a bit this morning but am pretty much over it at this point.

I'm going with Scangg's method and having some craft IPAs tonight.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

Exactly this, but 30 seconds for me.

 

[Scangg]

Losses never get on my nerves anymore but for some reason I really took the L hard last night. I had to DVR the game so wasn't paying attention to social media, this board, etc. After the game I basically went up and went straight to bed and my girl was confused. It took me a while to actually fall asleep. Still was feeling it a bit this morning but am pretty much over it at this point.

I'm going with Scangg's method and having some craft IPAs tonight.

Liquor is quicker 🤣

 

[Kbee3]

I rolled a joint. It didn't help.

 

[ru66]

No; but I’m dealing with some “mouthy” alums of other BIG teams throughout my company this morning as I round out the work week! Thanks RU - great way to put an exclamation point on things heading into crunch time.

huh ,you're worried about what assholes think-- get a grip

 

[ru66]

Losses never get on my nerves anymore but for some reason I really took the L hard last night. I had to DVR the game so wasn't paying attention to social media, this board, etc. After the game I basically went up and went straight to bed and my girl was confused. It took me a while to actually fall asleep. Still was feeling it a bit this morning but am pretty much over it at this point.

I'm going with Scangg's method and having some craft IPAs tonight.

This loss to me may be the most devastating in my 60 years as a RU fan --we were too close--but I'll be cheering on senior night but I don't have much confidence and I suspect the team lacks that too

 

[REDRICH65]

Going to Walter Reed and become roommate with Sen. Fetterman

 

[dbegleiter]

Michigan st blew a similar lead recently. Iowa is much better than minnesota but still, it happens sometimes. The houston loss was definitely more devastating considering the circumstances

 

[Rokodesh]

Not depressed, but just befuddled how so many basic things could go wrong from watching the reply of yesterday

 

[fatsam98]

Not depressed, but just befuddled how so many basic things could go wrong from watching the reply of yesterday

You watched the replay? I can't even watch other games today, let alone a replay of last night.

 

[Scangg]

Well it may be almost 2 in California but it's about 5 Rutgers time. Time to start the bender. Later boys 🤣

 

[Rokodesh]

You watched the replay? I can't even watch other games today, let alone a replay of last night.

Just the last 90 seconds lol.. its hard to believe this ever happened.

 

[NickRU714]

Can I be the @$$hole? I know this is wildly uninformed and ignorant.

I don't understand depression. I get it happens and it sounds like it really really sucks and needs to be taken seriously.

But like....I have little kids. Also a job. I can't just take a day(s) off. Work probably. But if I can't get out of bed or function then my kids don't get fed or go to school?? Even when sick, still need to have grit through for basic necessities for the kids and family.
But maybe I'm wrong and it's not the way to be? That's why Rutgers losses or Nets failing just roll off me. Because 3 minutes later I have to make dinner for my kids or make sure they take a shower.

Even during the pandemic - my job never stopped. I get it was tough on people but we literally went from "office is closed. Work from home tomorrow" and had exact same meetings and everything every day. Literally no work changed (it actually got busier).

I'll take my proper bashing. I likely deserve it.

 

[RutHut]

The secret is to stay in the denial phase until you forget about it.

 

[SirScarlet]

Can I be the @$$hole? I know this is wildly uninformed and ignorant.

I don't understand depression. I get it happens and it sounds like it really really sucks and needs to be taken seriously.

But like....I have little kids. Also a job. I can't just take a day(s) off. Work probably. But if I can't get out of bed or function then my kids don't get fed or go to school?? Even when sick, still need to have grit through for basic necessities for the kids and family.
But maybe I'm wrong and it's not the way to be? That's why Rutgers losses or Nets failing just roll off me. Because 3 minutes later I have to make dinner for my kids or make sure they take a shower.

Even during the pandemic - my job never stopped. I get it was tough on people but we literally went from "office is closed. Work from home tomorrow" and had exact same meetings and everything every day. Literally no work changed (it actually got busier).

I'll take my proper bashing. I likely deserve it.

I feel fortunate I dont suffer from depression symptoms (despite serious RU fandom! lol)...but come on man...some people just aren't wired the same way. there are many many people that have all the same responsibilities you have but simply can't cope as well as you do.

I am most certainly not an expert on the topic, but I feel sad for people like that...it must suck.

 

[dpwhite]

"I RUN A BUSINESS"

 

[Scarlet Bri]

That’s why they call us die hard fans.

But I’ll be whistling Monty Python the rest of the night thanks to this thread.

 

[devoted2ru]

As I wrote in another thread, with RU up by 10 with slightly over a minute to go and me thinking the game was essentially in the bag, (I know, I know...after a being an RU fan since I was a kid I shouldn't ever be sure there's even a "bag" for us to have a game in), I left the TV room to take a brief phone call from my cousin.

I came back to the TV just as the winning Minny 3 pointer was headed towards the basket, which was then followed by the Gopher's victory celebration, and for a few moments I just stood there and watched in shock. I thought, "How the hell did THAT happen that fast"??

It was not a happy evening for me after that and I had a tough time falling asleep, but finally did. -Then when I woke up this morning, in the first few groggy moments I had a strangely uneasy feeling, like something wasn't exactly right but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. And suddenly the "mists" cleared and I remembered, "Oh. yeah...THE GAME"! ...It was like getting gut-punched for a second time.

Oh well, nobody ever told me it'd be easy being a Rutgers fan, but I can't help it. Win, lose, or draw, (or ROYALLY blow a game that's seemingly impossible to blow), RU is still my team.

 

[shields]

Did not sleep last night. Still can't believe how dumb they played.

 

[SleepingGiantIsAwake]

II was so looking forward to not worrying about needing to win Sunday to get in and watching the rest of the big ten games this weekend and root for anything that would help us get that double bye going into the northwestern game. And now I have zero interest in watching any college basketball this weekend until Sunday night

TFIO - You've described exactly where my head is at.

 

[greatness1987]

Thanks for opening up about your experience with depression symptoms. It's not uncommon to have moments where losses hit us harder than usual. Taking time to process and allowing yourself to feel those emotions is important.

If you ever feel the need for additional support, remember that there are resources available, such as free depression help services. They can provide guidance, resources, and a listening ear during challenging times.

It sounds like you have a plan to relax and unwind with craft IPAs tonight, which can be a nice way to indulge in something you enjoy.

 

[S.W.A.I.N]

Thanks for opening up about your experience with depression symptoms. It's not uncommon to have moments where losses hit us harder than usual. Taking time to process and allowing yourself to feel those emotions is important.

Took you 4 months to process this post.

 

[fatsam98]

Lmao we have some hardcore trolls on here

 

[Rhuarc]

Haven't looked at this thread before but noticed the bump. The emotional impact on sports has been on my mind as I'm right now reading the book Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger. I've seen the movie and TV show but just now am getting around to it. The movie doesn't do justice to how crazy and important football is to some communities and people. I'm grateful that I've gotten to the point where I can just turn it off and move on after a loss, even if big events still have a major impact on my demeanor and emotional state.

 

[Salvi's Headband]

Thanks for making me think about the Minnesota game again you @$#&/#

 

[MiloTalon13]

Thanks for making me think about the Nebraska game again you @$#&/#

F@#K! I thought this was about the Minnesota game.
Now I'm thinking of BOTH of those game.
I was feeling fine, now... Pass the Prozac

 

[Salvi's Headband]

F@#K! I thought this was about the Minnesota game.
Now I'm thinking of BOTH of those game.
I was feeling fine, now... Pass the Prozac

Brain fart.