Well, I woke up depressed, so I’m going to do every single thing possible to make sure I have a good day.
I will be with friends: I can call or set up times to see them.
I will walk with my friend Sheri.
I WILL appreciate the fact that my mom lives close by and I can see her. I am so lucky and I know it.
I can play with my mom’s puppy- her name is Cookie and she is an amazing depression buster!
and of course,,, I will remind myself all day that this is an illness and that nothing has changed in my life. I’m depressed because I have bipolar disorder.
It will get better as long as I keep moving forward.
I just realized that the above t-shirt can have two distinct meanings!
Julie
Hang in there, Julie! This, too, shall pass…
You know what else helps me – therapeutic massage. I was just introduced to this a week and a half ago – the gal who does this is really, really great. Lots of experience, knowledgeable about bipolar disorder, works in conjunction with a therapist that I see. She does something called craniosacral work and I find it very helpful in reducing stress.
Have you taken a walk yet today?
You’ll be fine, just be patient with yourself and know the emotions are the bipolar talking. Talk back!
Hugs to you,
Sandra
Come on, Julie… You know how to reach the finish line. Keep lifting your feet up and you’ll pass that depression and leave it in the dust. You know you’re not stuck. We emphasize with you and cheer you on. (sorry you’re going through this)
Thank you! I’m doing so much better than when I wrote this. It’s nice to see progress! Julie
That’s really great to hear, Julie. So many care about you very, very much. Donna M.
Thank you!
I totally get it, Julie! I woke up feeling down because it was cold, dark and raining and I HATE rain! I also suspect my period is coming a little early which sucks ass. I did my Sunbox bright light first thing, but was still feeling freaked out. Then the weather turned gorgeous, I had some awesome coffee, had a great session with my counselor in which we discussed all my lithium concerns, and I took my walk. Had some yummy chocolate too.
Things are tough but i don’t feel that scary sense of gloom I was feeling at 4:30 AM :000 Hope your day got lots better too. Thanks for your great post – you rock, always, woman!
You are so strong Julie. I marvel at the way you can tackle depression head on and kick it to the gutter! After decades of severe depression and reading dozens of books about it, I was so happy when I found “Get It Done When You’re Depressed”. It is the only book I ever found that spelled out simple, concrete steps to take to actually battle depression head on as it happens.
It doesn’t seem like it should be that hard, does it? All you have to do is call a friend, take a walk, do just one thing (anything) and it will help. But it never is easy, no matter how many times you go through it. I feel like I have to convince my brain over and over again that doing something will help. It never believes that and is constantly amazed at how good things feel once I do them. I can never seem to get it to remember that.
I hope you make your day a wonderful one!
Susan