Through research there was no clear hypothesis on this condition. Through the centuries, sports figures and athletes subject themselves to harsh physical demands everyday of their life to be stronger, faster, better. But what happens when this all ends? Athletic depression is a serious concept and should be more known. The idea that a human body under such conditions for a long time will form an emotional attachment to the pain, the rush, the feeling of working the body to its limits, like an adrenaline junkie. If the "supply" is cut off via injury, retiring, the end of a season, a very real sense of physical and mental depression ensues.Sometimes, like in the case of Russian Olympic star Elena Ivashchenko, athletes will commit suicide. Only when the case becomes extreme will that happen though. So, when does it become extreme?
A loss of identity becomes apparent in an off season athlete. As a person being constantly in the spot light, the removal of said spot light can form into an unhealthy realization that this person cannot function without other people. Athletes fame and glory comes from the excitement and feelings from all the other people observing. Extreme stress and PTSD-like symptoms can also occur in athletes. If a large mental trauma is assumed by an athlete it can often lead to mental reverberations for the rest of their life. how can you stop it?
Having interests in a multitude of topics is very important for an athlete. This is because on the off season of on injury, the athlete will be able to perform another hobby so they can keep their brain active and away from suicidal thoughts. Being active can help people physically and mentally, but if unchecked and unconstrained, the hardcore athlete can be at a serious risk when the glory days are over.
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