Originally Posted by
anthonykay
OK, to take this more seriously, Mustranrun. There are two connected issues: your injury and your mental state.
Firstly, the injury. You mention a doctor; I presume that was your GP. The advice to rest is obviously sound, but if you go to a Sports Injury clinic you will get treated by a physio with specialist knowledge and a commitment to get you back running as soon as possible, which a GP is unlikely to have.
As for the mental difficulties: we all feel a bit miserable when we can't run for any extended period, and maybe you suffer this worse than most. Can you find some alternative exercise? Maybe cycling (if you spin a low gear, to avoid putting more stress on the knee), or swimming. I know from experience that nothing gets the endorphins going like running, but I have survived periods of injury when I have only been able to cycle. And have a look at the "Depression" thread on this Forum; if nothing else, it will show that you are not alone in feeling down.