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Username: Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

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How to cope with embarrassment after a difficult first football practice?

Not OCD...but help.

I just finished my FIRST football practice and it was full of embarrassment and failure. I didn’t catch one ball and couldn’t do any of the footwork drills or sharp cuts. The coaches kept telling me that I would get it eventually and I could tell they were trying to be nice since it’s my first day. At first I didn’t think much of my performance but now it’s fully kicked in and I feel terrible. Any tips or just ANYTHING that can push me to move forward? People who play any sport...

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 2y ago

Your first practice and you sucked? So you're basically sad that you're not a prodigy. Everyone expects people to suck at something they just started. Like Jake the Dog says in Adventure Time, "Sucking at something is the first step to becoming sorta good at something." It's called being a beginner. You just have to accept it and work your butt off. That's what coaches care about. Work on your fitness. Show up. There are no cheat codes.

Username: meep.meepmeep.meep

Date posted: 2y ago

Do you want to keep working at it to learn and improve?

Username: ivrecivrec

Date posted: 2y ago

My son who loves sports was not naturally good at them. He has the “who cares” attitude and kept on going. If you love the sport and enjoy it keep on going. Give yourself time to improve. Think, what would you tell a friend on their first day? I’m sure you would be kind and give them encouragement.

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

How about for motivation though? I love the sport but honestly have no more motivation to go which sounds weak but jeez...

Username: Kids4ChristKids4Christ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Keep pushing bro! Get out your head whenever your playing. I know it’s hard but when your at practice talk it up with the guys and don’t even let OCD creep in. You’re good bro, coaches weren’t tryna baby you…it was your first practice..they understand.

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

Just gotta keep pushing...what’s stopping me is...I don’t actually enjoy football...I’m only doing it because that’s what everyone around me wants. Football isn’t actually fun or enjoyable for me...I’m just doing it so I can feel better about myself and so my family and friends can be proud.

Username: Kids4ChristKids4Christ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nsocd Then you needa quit bro. You’re not going to find joy in something you don’t even care about. Don’t do it for them. Do it for you brother

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

@Anonymous Damn dude...you are so right! It’s gonna be hard honestly...but this is the best for me and my mental health. I’ll try my best honestly...I’m gonna try my best to leave football it just feels dumb to leave on the first practice you know? I gotta stop telling myself football is what I NEED...I’m getting worse.

Username: Kids4ChristKids4Christ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nsocd Nah bro focus on you. Jus tell the boys it ain’t for you anymore. You can always play next year bro. Ain’t no big deal. A lot can change a year from now

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

@Anonymous That’s facts...I will try next year and you’re right...you never know what’s gonna happen in a year. I’m just gonna do me. This isn’t about anyone else...it’s me and what I want to do. No one should tell me what to do.

Username: Kids4ChristKids4Christ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nsocd Ur right bro

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

@Anonymous I talked with my family and I am forced to go...I’m having a panic attack right now dude. God...They said I have to go to this one practice and after that I don’t have to go anymore. Gotta fight through it dude...but honestly it is too much anxiety.

Username: Kids4ChristKids4Christ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nsocd I’m sure that is a little nerve wracking but just know you have one more practice and you can drop it bro! Just go out there and give it your best effort and enjoy the last one with your boys!

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

@Anonymous I’ll try dude. I’ll do my best and work as hard as I can. If I get overly stressed I’m not going to force myself to do anything though...as in...if I’m about to have an uncontrollable panic attack I’m going to take a break.

Username: Kids4ChristKids4Christ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nsocd Jus say you’re goin through some things and you gotta work it out..you’ll be alright bubba I promise. I’m here if you need me. You don’t owe anyone an explanation. I’m 23 and jus took off a whole week of work because I didn’t know what was going on with me lol got diagnosed with OCD..my buddies at work was wondering where I was and all I told them was jus goin through some things. They took it as such and didn’t ask anything else. You’re fine. Do you have OCD? Or been diagnosed?

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

@Anonymous Yes I have. I left practice early...not because I was anxious but because I just didn’t want to go? LMAO! I was having an ok time but for some reason this rush of loathe ran through me and I just told my coach I was leaving. I’ll try next year but I have so much mental health and anxiety issues that football is a bit too intense for my unstable ass.

Username: meep.meepmeep.meep

Date posted: 2y ago

@Nsocd Yes! Way to stick to your boundaries!

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

It’s fine. I decided football wasn’t for me and that I wanted to sort out my mental health first before taking that big leap in football. I want to figure out my mental health and cope with my anxiety FIRST before doing anything like football because it would just be dire and mentally distressing. I love football though, just maybe I will join flag football FIRST then when I can conquer my mental health take that leap into football prepared inwardly and comfortably.

Username: Kids4ChristKids4Christ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

So you do love football? Don’t let OCD take the things you love bro. Don’t give it that power man. If it’s not meant for you right now I get that. Mental health is key. But you only get 4 years of high school ball. Don’t let it pass you by. You thinking the right way though man. You got this.

Username: Nsocd Nsocd

Date posted: 2y ago

@Anonymous Very confusing. I DON’T want OCD to control me and I do only have four years of high school but I’m basically suffering the whole time. Life is boring when you don’t take risks though...ah shit...I don’t know if I’m allowed to cuss on here...I do love football but I am not mentally well and I feel pressured to play when I am unprepared. It’s hard to explain but I’m gonna focus on my mental health first...it’s at its maximum severity then maybe in the next few months or year play football. I feel weak as hell but I got to become mentally stronger. Damn...I’m mad now...ah fuck it! Shame ain’t gonna save me.

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Date posted: 5y ago

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Username: steaks3

Date posted: 4y ago

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