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Posted 1/1/2014 12:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and Happy New Year to All,

Thought I would use this new year to begin reaching out beyond myself.

Been in I don't know what stage for the last week or so. I have been preferring not to do too much. Just working and sleeping.

Last 3 or 4 years, I always go into Depressive stage around this particular holiday. Not sure why. So I anticipated this one. Gets worst around New Year, but I am still positive. Only I get afraid from bad dreams. I concluded that when I am in a Depressive stage, I always dream the worst scenarios. One thing about living with BP over the years, some things are predictable and it makes it easier to handle. The feelings are just as bad as when I was in my 20's. I am now in my 40's but by the grace of God, it is much easier to handle because I understand so much more.

I am a Christian. I pray and ask God to help me. I hate the bad dreams. When I was younger, it would immobilize me for days and I would remember them for years. I think I have developed a little courage however. Now, I am able to just say a prayer and ask God to protect me and watch over me and my family. Then I can go on about my business even if I am still bothered by my dream like I am this morning. I enjoy writing and decided that I would begin incorporating that as a healing strategy. BP can seem to strip you of so much. I have been unable to sleep. I lay down anyway and I sleep a little at a time. But I wake up feeling unrested and crappy.

Nevertheless I am looking forward to this new year and to what God has in store for this year. Peace and blessings.
Posted 1/2/2014 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, oceansun,

I'm a christian, too, and also new here. Just wanted to welcome you, and wish you a blessed new year.
Posted 1/2/2014 9:23 AM (GMT 0)
Howdy, I'm secular and still wish you a fabulous year ahead :) xo
Posted 1/2/2014 11:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Oceansun,

Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you joined us. It's nice you read your story and how you have been coping. I really like your positivity.

I think for some reason depression hits many of us during the holidays. It's probably the most wonderful time of the year, but it isn't always so wonderful to all of us. Some research says it due to the decreased daylight. I think that during holidays, we may sometimes miss family members who are gone even more, and financial pressures can be higher. These things can cause or bring on our depression. During the holidays, things like proper diet, getting rest, budgeting, planning, etc. all helps us to manage our depression.

I'm glad that you have been doing okay. I hope you will be able to get some rest soon and I also hope to learn more about you. I hope 2014 will be a good year for you :-)

Take Care

UA
Posted 1/11/2014 5:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Oceansun,
Don't forget we are here for you.
Hope you are well xo
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