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Today I’m talking about depression and throttle therapy/motorcycles. This is just me rambling. I’m no expert when it comes to mental health. Please consult a professional/reach out if you find yourself in need.
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Honestly riding motorcycles REALLLLY helps me out with life haha. The feeling that you get from riding is something else. You just forget everything that’s happening in life and you just enjoy the ride. The worst part is my parents continuously stop me from riding. Now that reallllly annoys me. Obviously I’m not depressed but still hahaha. My friend was out waiting for me and at the last second my parents said no. They’re not normal, I can’t just leave lol. But it’s all good, I still work on em from home, it’s not the same but still
Good advice. Motorcycle riding is therapy for me. It really helps to just go and ride. Driving works to a lesser degree too for me, so does hiking in the natural areas. There was a time when fishing was therapy for me. Just find some thing that works for you. I was told a long time ago no matter how bad it is do something. If what you're doing isn't helping try something else. The saying "Fake it till you make it" does work for a lot of people. Never just stay alone and do nothing, that will only make things worse. I remember one time a girlfriend had broke things off with me and I didn't want to do anything. Then a coworker asked me to look at his TV cause it was messing up. I did and I fixed it for him, and that really helped me at that time. So something will work for you, wrenching, soldering, welding, painting, singing, writing. Find the right thing for you. Everyone, stay healthy, happy and safe.
It would be nice if my insurance would cover throttle therapy…
4 years ago my mum passed away and I didnt get the chance to say sorry for not being there. I didnt think it would of effected me like it did but after about 3 months deep depression started to sink in. My wife picked up on pretty fast and got me councilling to which she would drive me there but it wasn't making me feel better. I didnt want to ride my bike because I wasnt stable enough until one day a few hog members turned up and convinced me to go. No I'm still not 100% but riding sure does have a positive impact on your well being. Cheers my friend for putting this message out there👊
Well said, man! Keep rippin’ those wheelies for the kids! It may inspire them to one day ride. It’s always good to have an outlet.
I've had depression problems most my life, learning to ride has been better than any of the prescription stuff. The whole "you never see a bike parked in front of a shrink's office" thing has merit.
Throttle therapy? Yep! A spin on my V2K bobber cures all ills!!!
Been watching for a long time, never the comments though. Good video, it hit the nail on the head. I am a supervisor in a max-security prison, which is incredibly dangerous at times and highly stressful. I used to commute to work, roughly a 20 minute ride, via motorcycle because it made me enjoy the trip to work, and it gave me something to look forward to while I was in the middle of whatever was going on that day. Finances got in the way and I had to sell the bike, and I honestly have found myself in a very dark place lately due to the fact that I can’t ride anymore. Throttle therapy is real!