A blast from the past. I wrote this blog many years ago and just found it in my draft section. I wonder what I will learn about myself by reading something from so long ago! I will report back at the end of this post what has changed for the better!
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There are always good things that happen over the weekend- seeing friends, some sun- reading books with my nephew. I try to focus on the good things first.
But man oh man, the depression was terrible. This word comes to mind: relentless!
It was relentless. But here I am on a Monday ready to face the world again. I made sure I had a lot of plans this week. The publishing world- which is a large part of my business these days is changing and not in a good way. I have to rethink my goals for this year. This is definitely possible, but it puts added pressure on my health. So, the only way to deal with this is to work- plan and remain positive. Change is an opportunity for a new and better direction. I truly believe that getting things done is the answer.
If you have lost a job- are worried about money or feel that things will not get better, I suggest the book Think and Go Rich. It was written right after the Great Depression- and it’s truly fascinating to read. I feel so much better when I read it! We can all make it through tough times. How are you doing? Do you have fun and productive activities scheduled for this week? Is there something you have been meaning to do such as joining Toastmasters or taking a dance class? Now is the time to do what we have always wanted to do.
We can march onward- even when we are depressed!
Julie
PS: Watch out for mania! That is my motto.
A note from Julie, present day: It is so wonderful to tell you the news that I no longer have chronic depression. I was ill with bipolar depression for over 30 years off and on. In 2012, I found a medication combination that worked. It has not been easy and I still have a lot of mood swings, but the relentless depression is gone. Never give up. If I can get better, you can get better. I also had ECT in 2010 that was difficult in many ways, but also helpful in many ways. Keep going if you are depressed. We can get better. I’m proof. I still have the same work problems- they are always in the picture. I still struggle with mania and sleep, but wow, my depression is better. It’s important to remind ourselves that with time and vigilance, we can change. I believe in you!
