Mental Blocks...

[Catalysm]

Okay, this is an odd problem. In the past, I've been an impulsive person. I'd say stupid things and do stupid stuff. But lately after getting back into parkour, I've been having the biggest mental blocks ever. I remember attempting to do a wallflip, and completely wussing out, even though it's a simple move. This is where it really started, how do I overcome mental blocks like this?

[cadaver999]

Dont give into peer pressure, If you say (oh yeah im gonna do this) but later on just say nah dude im good, you may have some fear in you.

Just do this incase if your gonna do something, dont think about it or have second thoughts, just do it.

[poguemahon]

I could say just do it, and don't think about it, but you wouldn't have the block if you could. Look for resources on practicing the maneuver, and familiarize yourself with it again. You don't think you can do it because its been a while, just take time to make yourself comfortable.

[Rawrx3Katie]

Maybe there's a reason for it? Try doing even more simple things than that and see how far you get/comfortable you are with the simple things you practice.

[Catalysm]

I could say just do it, and don't think about it, but you wouldn't have the block if you could. Look for resources on practicing the maneuver, and familiarize yourself with it again. You don't think you can do it because its been a while, just take time to make yourself comfortable.

It's not just the move, it's with everything. I've always been really impulsive, and that was my personality, but lately I've been really acting like a #####, and blanking out before doing stuff.

[ba,ba,black,sheep]

Does it come back after you blank if not I suggest seeing a doctor.

[Rawrx3Katie]

If you start having serious issues..Like you're no functioning normally then obviously see a doctor, but if it's just "not being able to do a wallflip" etc.. It doesn't sound too bad, it sounds like you just need to get comfortable with yourself and abilities again.

[Catalysm]

I must have mis-worded the post. No, I don't literally blank out.

Before this started, I've always been, well, unafraid of consequences. From the time I was 8 blocking shots in hockey, from jumping off 8 meter high roofs.

Recently, I've been getting mental blocks that severely affect me. It's not actually blanking out, it's just me having the strongest feeling of inability to do that said task.

Any advice on how to get over them?

[Rawrx3Katie]

Maybe it's just good common sense taking over you.

[cadaver999]

Does it come back after you blank if not I suggest seeing a doctor.


See a doctor to change your mind about something?

[Citrus]

I must have mis-worded the post. No, I don't literally blank out.

Before this started, I've always been, well, unafraid of consequences. From the time I was 8 blocking shots in hockey, from jumping off 8 meter high roofs.

Recently, I've been getting mental blocks that severely affect me. It's not actually blanking out, it's just me having the strongest feeling of inability to do that said task.

Any advice on how to get over them?

Maybe it's just good common sense taking over you.
Maybe you are starting to realize that consquences can and will effect you. Have you broken/ done something absolutely stupid?
I can relate, I used to do stupid bike stunts, broke my bones 2 times in a row, and scar'd myself. One in each of 3 consecutive rides. So I decided to calm down and just ride, not go far or fast or high.

[Catalysm]

Maybe you are starting to realize that consquences can and will effect you. Have you broken/ done something absolutely stupid?
I can relate, I used to do stupid bike stunts, broke my bones 2 times in a row, and scar'd myself. One in each of 3 consecutive rides. So I decided to calm down and just ride, not go far or fast or high.

I have in fact, but it never stopped me. I'm trying to figure out why it's hitting me now.

But for the moment, how do I overcome this?

[Rawrx3Katie]

Sometimes having a conscience can suck huh? You don't overcome it.. You're beginning to actually think before you do things, or at least that's what it looks like, yup.

[Spartanwarrior3]

Dude, your like totally l33t smot poker...I mean, you're super man, right? I mean smot makes you look cool on the internet, I'm so shocked in real life...

Just smoke pot, which I'm sure you do all the time...

[Toasterovenmakingtoast]

Looks like you're just maturing, and you're starting to realize what could happen, and that you're not invincible.

Nothing to really worry about, happens to lots of people.

[JoeyG]

I have this for a month or two after every time I almost die - it fades away after a little while.

It never happens when I'm depressed, and never stops when I'm enjoying life. So it's obviously some sorta survival mechanism. I've learned to enjoy it. I turn the fear into poetry.

[Catalysm]

Dude, you're like a totally l33t smot poker...I mean, you're super man, right? I mean smot makes you look cool on the internet, I'm so shocked in real life...

Just smoke pot, which I'm sure you do all the time...

Get out, you damn troll. Also, fix'd.

I have this for a month or two after every time I almost die - it fades away after a little while.

It never happens when I'm depressed, and never stops when I'm enjoying life. So it's obviously some sorta survival mechanism. I've learned to enjoy it. I turn the fear into poetry.

Thanks, I'll be sure to take this. Maybe I should give the parkour a break and focus on guitar and hockey.

[JoeyG]

Music helps me a lot.

And I've noticed that even when I feel sketchy or paranoid, other people and policeple still tell me I'm reckless. So it might not actually be as bad as you think.

[Catalysm]

Music helps me a lot.

And I've noticed that even when I feel sketchy or paranoid, other people and policeple still tell me I'm reckless. So it might not actually be as bad as you think.

I hope this is the case, I've really felt like a ##### lately.

[Citrus]

I hope this is the case, I've really felt like a ##### lately.
Have you personally felt like a ***** or have others been calling you that for backing out of stuff. If so, then tell them to **** off and have them try whatever the hell you were going to do.
It's all about phsycology.

[Catalysm]

Have you personally felt like a ***** or have others been calling you that for backing out of stuff. If so, then tell them to **** off and have them try whatever the hell you were going to do.
It's all about phsycology.

No, it's just me. Nobody else has noticed really, but I'm getting some nags to do parkour again.

[Citrus]

No, it's just me. Nobody else has noticed really, but I'm getting some nags to do parkour again.
Do you really want to do what you've been "*****ing* out of lately?

[Catalysm]

Do you really want to do what you've been "*****ing* out of lately?

Yes, in fact I do. I know I can do it too, but I keep locking up when I get to it.

[Citrus]

Yes, in fact I do. I know I can do it too, but I keep locking up when I get to it.
Hmmm, well if you have ever broken something doing this then that may be a reason.
A possible solution is to block the block. You will attempt to do it again, chances are you will recieve a mental block. Then you have to block it, keeping running or whatever you're doing to gain momentum. Once you're moving you won't stop.

[JoeyG]

You need to be comfortable telling yourself (and others), I'm not up to this tonight.

Don't worry about why, or about how long it'll last, or any of that stuff. All crazy-types get this way sometimes, and it always goes away. Stressing about it will just make it worse. If you can learn to be confident stepping away from a big jump, you'll be confident stepping up to it, whenever you're ready.

[Rawrx3Katie]

Remember there's really nothing wrong with not being as dare devilish as you were. It's probably hard to accept for you and others though.

[Catalysm]

Hmmm, well if you have ever broken something doing this then that may be a reason.
A possible solution is to block the block. You will attempt to do it again, chances are you will recieve a mental block. Then you have to block it, keeping running or whatever you're doing to gain momentum. Once you're moving you won't stop.

The problem is, what if I stop in mid jump? Or if I don't tuck properly or something? Most people get hurt because they stop in the middle of the move.

[JoeyG]

Then pull your legs in and roll with it. Que sera sera, mi amigo.

[Citrus]

The problem is, what if I stop in mid jump? Or if I don't tuck properly or something? Most people get hurt because they stop in the middle of the move.
Do you have a trampoline? Or a pool, or anywhere local that has one of these items? You may need a safe place to reassure yourself that you can do this. Or grab all the pillows in your house and set them next to a wall.