"Dumbbells had my back when no one else did": Tristyn Lee on how bodybuilding helped him overcome depression

Viral bodybuilding sensation Tristyn Lee has inspired countless individuals to take up lifting with his insanely ripped physique. Trending on social media pages of the fitness world for years now, Lee started his fitness journey at the age of 16. Maintaining a staggering four percent body fat for most of his life, Tristyn Lee appeared to be no less than a human anatomy chart.

However, starting his fitness journey and documenting it all this time on social media, Tristyn Lee believed this was the reason behind him getting severe body dysmorphia. Due to the fact that his bread and butter comes from how he looks on social media, Lee has to maintain and improve his physique at all times.

Blaming this for his bad relationship with food, Tristyn Lee soon found himself stuck in deep depression. Opening up about the same, he posted a long and elaborative Instagram post recently where he revealed how the gym helped him overcome the same.

"One breath at a time, one rep, one set, and one workout. And if I just made it through that one part of my day, at least I did that. The dumbbells had my back when no one else did," Tristyn Lee wrote.

Tristyn Lee raises awareness regarding depression

Coming to the rescue of others who are battling depression, Lee tried to create a safe place for them in the comment section of the post as well. Commenting on his own picture, Lee wrote:

"The gym saved my life. I know I am not the only one. We’ve got a whole community of people here that need to come together to support each other. Tell your story."

Motivating others, after mentioning how gym and bodybuilding saved his life, Lee suggested his fans talk to their loved ones, and keep continuing that one thing that gives them pleasure amidst all the storm.

"If you’re going through a difficult period in your life, know that it will not last forever. Talk to someone even if it feels like nothing is working. Go through the motions in the gym or on a walk or around your house," he added.

Tristyn Lee concluded the post by revealing that he successfully fought his depression. Besides dropping this health update, he encouraged his followers to stay strong, and help push each other amidst this.

"My depression is gone. I’m happier than ever. I have more love in my life than ever before," he concluded.

Despite being so young, Tristyn Lee has seen a lot during his short career as a bodybuilder and a fitness sensation. Living happily with his brothers, Lee's actions to spread awareness about depression are commendable.