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Hope you're ok, Notapoet...
We haven't seen you blogging in quite a while and are worrying. Hope you're ok. Take care of yourself, ok? Love & Purrs, Midi the Kitty
and Hugs, Bren (who also knows about depression; been there done that--let me know if you ever need someone to talk to about it, ok?)
posted by
Midi
on May 20, 2004 at 9:27 AM
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CabinFever
Thank you for the advice, and for your concern and support. Knowing I have friends in my corner makes adversity much easier to face.
posted by
notapoet
on April 27, 2004 at 5:40 PM
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familiar territory
I have to make myself do things at times and then have to step back and not look too closely at the things I didnt get around to doing . A few years ago someone convinced me that one day at a time is a large enough battle to deal with. I struggle with it some days but stick to it most. You cant take back yesterday and tomorrow is subject to changes out of our control but today is yours to play with. Hindsight is 20/20 and regrets are counterproductive. I hope things ease up for you, I know the stress well and the hours I see you are posting, along with the things you talk about, tell me we have much in common. One day at a time, my friend.
posted by
CabinFever1555
on April 27, 2004 at 4:06 AM
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Good for you, too, bayani.
Its great to have a little fun. In fact, I'm trying to expand that aspect of my life by making a few necessary sacrifices so that I open up more opportunities for fun. As contradictory as this may seem, I've found that overextending myself has often triggered depressive episodes. More fun in fewer outlets may be the answer.
posted by
notapoet
on April 27, 2004 at 2:33 AM
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Good on you notapoet. I too am a depressive and have written about it here in my various incarnations. I spent five weeks in asylum over the Christmas at my most vulnerable. I survived that episode with frenzied activity both writing, thinking and walking.
Since having gone out, I started on a new regimen being self-sufficient and away from carers; in fact with added responsibility. I still feel the need for a balance between pharmacology and CBT, but my physical and mental activities keep me away from inertia.
Each small victory is exhilarating. I am beginning to have a little fun.
posted by
byebye
on April 27, 2004 at 1:47 AM
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