Pete: So good to hear from you again. You've been missed! [at least by me :-) ]
I agree with this thread on music. I have my Ipod on a dock all day at work and have certain songs that I listen to on different days..... according to how I'm feeling.
Welcome, Justsmurfy. This is a wonderful place to come for support, learning about our illness (condition - - what is it really??) and just venting every once in a while. I hope you'll utilize the lessons in the program. It really works.
Prospector: Welcome to DC. I'm glad to see you have started the lessons. They are very helpful. I've been through them already and go back from time to time to "review." It just makes a ton of sense to me.
Glad you're here. Post as often as you'd like. We're always happy to see a new name and hear new strategies and success stories. Oh! You're welcome to vent, too.
Hi, Pete. Again, welcome back. I think the majority of us will come back from time to time after we think we've licked this beast. I've had several setbacks and have come to believe that's all part of the process.
Anyway, good to hear from you again. I like your picture. Glad you kept it.
Hi, Jo: Welcome to DC. This is an excellent place to vent, tell your story, read others' stories and learn about your depression. So glad you found this site. It is very helpful and I have found a lot of help here.
I can relate a lot with many of the things you wrote about. I am terrified about my future and what it will bring or not bring. I have struggled with depression for 20+ years. It started with changes in my life, an abusive marriage and being isolated. My depression was/is not totally debilitating like most; I just learned recently that there is a type of depression that allows you to function in everyday tasks, jobs. But, it's still depression.
Just wanted to let you know that we're here for you on this site. The facilitators are terrific. The members are helpful. Hope you hang in there. Keep us posted.
Hi, Lance. Good to hear from you again, but I'm sorry to hear you're in a slump. I don't understand setbacks either, and it's very frustrating. Both of my sons get annoyed at me when I have a setback and that makes it worse. They're young and don't understand a whole lot about this depression and I try to explain it. Heck! I don't understand a whole lot about it and I've been suffering for 25+ years. It's hard to get back on track, but I can only say to you go a step at a time, be it a day-at-a-time, hour-at-a-time, minute-at-a-time, etc. Keep coming back here to post. I know you're busy when you're feeling great, but keeping in touch here and posting might help. You'll see that others are having setbacks, too. In fact, I miss reading your posts when you're not around! Have a good day. I look forward to hearing from you again.
Pete: Are you talking to someone about all of this? Like a counselor, psychiatrist, clergy, etc? Seems like you could use some immediate feedback. Hang in there!!
I have been thinking seriously lately about trying to watercolor. Does anyone have any advice? Should I enroll in an art class or just get a book, water color paper, water colors and jump into it? It seems like such a gentle, soothing art medium.
This really isn't as easy as it sounds. I think the first person I would like to meet would be Barack Obama. He seems so approachable, is extremely intelligent and I would love to lay a few of my opinions on him to see what he says. The second person I would love to meet would be Paul McCartney. Love his music and he was my first "love" when I was a teen. The third person would be Jesus. I would like to see what he really looks like and ask him the thousands of questions that I have flitting around in my head at any given moment.
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