not give in to depression

I haven’t forgotten that I have messages and comments to respond to; I’m sorry for leaving it so long, and will respond when I’m feeling a bit more myself. :)

yes, after more than a decade, i’m off anti depressants. it’s been about 5 or 6 months, and it’s so great.

i had accupuncture to help, but a sponsor and a therapist.. well, that makes it much easier to.
just remembering I”M NOT ALONE through all of this is helping so much.

got to get rid of those old childhood ideas and you know what, it makes a huge difference.

: )

- Going to the beach: what is it about the sea that makes everything better?
- Family.
- Getting plenty of sleep.

but on the whole I’m feeling much better.

There is a lot of stuff that I’m just starting to face about my life and childhood and today.. but I’m getting moments of pure peace and gee, that is a great feeling.

hope yr all surviving the silly season friends x

Being alone (while feeling lonely) makes me more depressed. Being surrounded by the right people – sometimes the right person – makes it better. Of course, certain people just make me feel terribly lonely, and avoiding them helps my mental health.

- Swimming.
- Exercising.
- And my favorite: an unexpected friendship.

I’ve been having nightmares when I sleep, and I wake up almost as tired as before going to bed. Headaches have been more frequent too.
Relaxing shouldn’t be this hard.

- Having fun with two of the people I love the most.
- Feeling helpful, efficient and productive at work.
- Writing a letter.
- Talking to my husband about something that has been bothering me.
- Gentle yoga, just to relax.

so easy anymore.
Not as hard as it once was.

to stop drinking. i drink to stop being in my head. but obviously alcohol is a depressant and makes everything worse.

i still have bad days and even HORRIBLE days, but i’m finding that they pass. I might have depression everywhere but it’s a strengthening feeling to sit in it without blotting it out with alcohol.

hmmm i wish everyone the best with this goal and I’m sending BIG hugs out yr way. xx