I'm the same way. However, with me, the depression has taken such a firm hold, I don't think I can ever escape it. All that I've tried to break it has not worked and the frustration of that continues...
Trina, I bought 3 books a few months ago in hopes to getting back on the right track. "Undoing Depression" - Richard O'Conner "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life" - Daniel Amen "The Depression...
Thank you Trina. I will look into those books....
Thanks for the kind words Tim Tam. I'd like to get a dog but my schedule prevents me from giving it the attention it needs. I have mulled over your suggestion about some volunteer work. It sounds...
Thank you Trina. The opportunity to speak to people does me a world of good. My problem is initiating it on a personal level. Professionally, I speak to people all day but, it's different type of...
A brief follow up on how things have been going. For the most part, pretty good as I was able to get out and be social a little bit lately because I've gotten some rare 3-day weekends. Especially on...
Good one Tim Tam. Humor is good for anyone....
Thank you for the kind words. As I sit here on Christmas Eve, I really hope that I can regain my confidence and motivation again. They've been gone for such a long time. Many times it's tough to keep...
I do intend on beating this though. I refuse to accept that I will always be like this....
Wow. This is pretty overwhelming to respond entirely. Maybe I'm not as bad as I thought. Believe it or, not, but I have one of the most social hobbies in the world. Amateur Radio. Don't talk very...
Thank you. I will check them out. You made think of one little moment with an acquaintance of mine a few years ago. I ran into him at a little event one and he stuck his hand out and said "How are...
Trina, No therapy at all. Going to a physical doctor in Feb get on a new diet and exercise program. I quit smoking 6 months ago after 40 years so I'm rebounding physically. I've read about...
You present a challenge Tim and I'll do my best. I think the two main areas for me is socially and professionally. I only have time this morning to hit one and maybe hit the other tomorrow or later....
I don't know if I can pin it one thing. It may just be what I perceive as a constant stream of bad luck to where I've lost all my confidence, motivation and the will to keep trying make things...
Hello all. I just came across this site through a book I'm reading on curing depression. It wasn't until a couple months ago that I realized that I have been suffering with depression for a long...