Is it normal that i think my knee injury ruined my life?

Okay so maybe saying it ruined my life might be a bit dramatic..But really I blame it for my lack of confidence and happiness. My junior year in high school I had this knee injury right at the beginning of my soccer season. What really sucked was I didn't even want to play soccer that year, but I let my friends talk me into it. And that year was when I really became passionate about running. Plus my confidence was at an all time high. I had friends and went out and was happy. Seriously running was everything to me. It was the one time I felt in control of myself. Because I was so good at it I felt like I could go as long as I wanted. Almost like I felt unstoppable and invincible. Right after the injury I went to see a doctor and was told I had to have surgery on my knee. I couldn't stop crying because I knew my leg wasn't gonna be the same anymore. I wasn't going to feel invincible anymore. I'm a sophomore in college now and I can't stand to run anymore. The pain just reminds me how I now have to live by limitations. I no longer feel in control of myself. I feel like no matter what I do, there's always a limit. People say you can do anything. No, no I can't. I seriously haven't been the same since then. I give up on everything. My selfesteem is lower than ever. I don't have any friends and I rarely go out. If I do, it's just for a drive away from all the crap at home. I know there are people who have lost worse things--like an entire leg, arm, and even loved one--and have pulled through. I envy them so much. I don't understand how they did it. Running was seriously the only way I could feel happiness and pride. Now it's gone. I keep trying to find new ways to feel the way I felt when I would run, but nothing comes even close. I hate it. I know I sound like a stupid girl in her own pitty-party, but I seriously can't seem to pull myself out of it. I wanted to see a therapist, but I know he/she is just gonna say try to find something new. I've been trying and nothing is helping.. Is it normal that I let this one injury ruin my life??

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Based on 44 votes (37 yes)
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  • joybird

    Everything happens for the best - so believe this and move on.

    I lost many years of my life unable to walk but it hasn't killed me. You have many dozens of years ahead of you so make the most of what you do have. You can't live wallowing in self pity.

    That which doesn't kill us will only make us stronger!

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  • Ambion

    Were you once an adventurer like me?
    (tl;dr)

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  • Dulse.

    It's pretty normal. Just know that it's up to you to decide if it was a problem before, and if it will continue to be a problem in the future. Your mindset is up to you.

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