Everything Athletes - Mental Health for Competitors

The Pain of Uncertainty in Injury

Episode Summary

In this episode, Kim talks about the struggle athletes face when injured. The greatest challenge is overcoming the uncertainty of the situation. contact@everythingathletes.com

Episode Notes

Injury is never fun. Uncertainty in your period of injury is what makes you feel like you're sitting in purgatory. The total uncertainty of how things are going to heal, feel and play out feels crippling. 

Learn why we hate uncertainty and why the sports community's current view of injury adds to the already stressful situation.