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Welcome Cloudy !!!

I was just reviewing some of the recommended resources for depression (hear at HW) . . . I'll try to find the name of the one that stuck . . . it was something about living each day NOW even while you have depression. I'll try to find it and leave another post.

I'm glad you posted . . . there is something therapudic about writing your feelings. Are you able to get any physical activity into your day??? It has been very nice weather for the last couple days, here in Ohio. I can't tell you how much that helps me . . . the sunny days. I try to walk and hike (even go backpacking) when I am well enough. RainDance will tell you too that drinking enough water is therapudic too. I didn't know that.

I'm glad you have work . . . it does seem to help when you are busy. That's one reason I like to read and post here at Healing Well. I think some of the regulars here have found that volunteering helps too. One helps at a dog shelter.

I'm sure you'll get more responses to your post . . . make sure and keep us up to date about your progress (or lack thereof) . . . we like to keep an eye on each other.

Blessings!

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In His Grip,

Welcome Cloudy,

The biggest step I made was admitting I need help. It wounds like you are on that path and I am glad you found us. Too often I felt like I was wandering aimlessly in the wilderness. It was cold, dark, and lonely. I do not feel like I am out of it yet, but I do see a guiding light shining not too far off in the distance. My world is not nearly as dark as it use to be because I am allowing the light to come in now. I know you will find your light in the wilderness also. Again, welcome to the family.

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Hey Cloudy . . .

I know what you mean. It is hard to be motivated enough to move. When you are stuck . . . do you ever journal??? It's hard for me to do, but when I do write things down . . . just whatever comes into your head . . . it does seem to clear your mind. For some reason, thoughts written down and then read out loud are not as bad as they can be when you allow them to swirl around in your brain. Just a thought. I hope you are sleeping OK . . . if your not . . . figure out how to improve your sleep or ask your doc for some advice or meds if you need them.

Blessings!

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In His Grip,

Well Cloudy,

I've heard it often, but . . . every journey begins with a single step. If you walk to your corner today and a little further each day you will have started a forward momentum.

There is a great book. Easy read. Fun. Called: "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson. It is a true story of Bill and his friend, Cats, who undertake a hike through the Application Trail . I got it from the library. A book on tape (so I could listen to it in the car). It was so good that I checked it out again a year later. If you like that one you can try a book (or book on tape) titled: "Into Thin Air" about an Everest expedition . . . again a true story.

I find these types of books to be very motivating and have since taken up backpacking. I LOVE IT!!!

Let us know how you do.

Blessings!

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In His Grip,

AlwaysRosie
Psalms: 139

^{UCTD (Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease),}

_{Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Depression, GI Probs, High BP, Glucose Intolerance}

 

^{I have no medical training.} 

^{The message above is my sincere attempt to share with you.  You are now my friend.  Thanks for being here.}

Cloudy . . . every person you meet will dissapoint you at one time or many times. Perfection is God's alone. If you do decide to search for a church family, may I suggest going to WWW.willowcreek.org . . . lots of good info there. It is a non-denominational, contemporary style church. If you look on the home page, there is a link for finding a similar style church in your area. A church family can be a real network of support. I highly recommend such community.

Blessings!

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In His Grip,

AlwaysRosie
Psalms: 139

^{UCTD (Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease),}

_{Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Depression, GI Probs, High BP, Glucose Intolerance}

 

^{I have no medical training.} 

^{The message above is my sincere attempt to share with you.  You are now my friend.  Thanks for being here.}