Pychologically dealing with injuries.

[CapnAwesome]

A little background first, I am a full time self supported rock climber. I normally only work a small amount of time and go climbing the rest of the time. Even when I do work I climb an awfully lot.Here has been the problem lately, I'm now in my 30s and I've noticed that I get injured far more easily and heal way slower than before. I've always been rather fragile compared to many of my fellow full-time athletes and lately it's been a lot worse. Currently I have a high ankle sprain, a separated tendon in my ring finger and a few other more minor injuries.

Now I know that the logical path is to just stop climbing but it's just not that easy for me. Since I've been an adult I've done some sort of athletics almost every day of my life. I'm more or less psychologically addicted to exercise and risk. If I stop I get super depressed. Even toning things back (which I've done lately) leaves me irritable and agitated. I wonder if anyone here has any experience with the psychological withdrawal of dealing with injuries.