Well, the massive depressive episode I was in from December '11 through August '12 seems to be well and truly over. That was 9 months that I honestly thought I wasn't going to survive. But I did, largely due to help from people here and elsewhere on the internet.
Not 100% back to normal: still feel pretty disconnected, have a hard time remembering what I've done even a day later, but I can live with that.
Best thing: I started dieting and exercising again. I lost 20 pounds a while back, but gained it all back when I moved to the house I'm in now and got out of the habit of walking and eating right. Then the depression hit, and...well, you know that story.
It feels *really* good to be moving around again. I'm walking to and from the grocery store every day (short route is 1.2 miles, best walk time so far is 17 minutes) and doing a little Tai Chi. Hopefully I can keep this up long enough to drop enough sizes to like myself in the mirror, even a little bit. (And no, I'm not doing crazy diet stuff: just cutting calories in every meal and getting regular exercise.)
So... here's to a brighter future!
P.S. I really can't thank everyone here enough for support during the dark times. THANK YOU.
Not 100% back to normal: still feel pretty disconnected, have a hard time remembering what I've done even a day later, but I can live with that.
Best thing: I started dieting and exercising again. I lost 20 pounds a while back, but gained it all back when I moved to the house I'm in now and got out of the habit of walking and eating right. Then the depression hit, and...well, you know that story.
It feels *really* good to be moving around again. I'm walking to and from the grocery store every day (short route is 1.2 miles, best walk time so far is 17 minutes) and doing a little Tai Chi. Hopefully I can keep this up long enough to drop enough sizes to like myself in the mirror, even a little bit. (And no, I'm not doing crazy diet stuff: just cutting calories in every meal and getting regular exercise.)
So... here's to a brighter future!
P.S. I really can't thank everyone here enough for support during the dark times. THANK YOU.
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