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A chat on subreddit /r/me_irl
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I had a meltdown when I was studying abroad as an exchange student. I was in psychotic depression. My brother told me later that _Atleast you were in incredible shape_ as all I could lean on was gym, eating and sauna. But I managed to pass all the courses there and recovered rather quickly (8months sick leave) because I focused on training which raised my appetite and so forth. It took a while to get therapy, medication and I even lost my girlfriend during that process. 

It definitely helps to anchor into something. Doesn't have to be gym though, but 'free falling' is something you'd want to get out from. Young people stay longer in rather good condition but even a man in his thirties loses muscles faster. During my first break-up I lost all muscles I had gained rather quickly because I couldn't eat, but this time I didn't stop training.
gpt
I hope everything is well now brother. Wishing you the best.