Slow and steady wins the race

[Bamboozle]

Just been thinking.

One of the hardest things about dealing with depression is learning to be patient.

As much as I thought I've been waiting to get better over the last few months...I really haven't been waiting.


…all the waiting I did was when I wasn’t getting help.


It’s slow going. Success can’t be measured by days passed or by any kind of recognizable milestone. Success is putting effort into managing depression no matter what.

Change is happening for me because of my effort, determination and patience.


I have no timeline in place. I can’t say that I’ll be okay in a year. I don’t know and it doesn’t matter. All I have to worry about is taking care of myself right now.


I am doing better and I know that how I was 6 months ago doesn’t have to be that way for me ever. I will not accept being in that state of mind.

I have a choice. I can’t make the depression go away, but I don’t have to let it run my life…and it won’t.

[eoghanacht]

I'm glad that you're getting the help that you need, bam.
And that you feel better for it.

take care




me

[Zencat]

Originally Posted by Bam

Success is putting effort into managing depression no matter what.

That's true for me. Also my depression treatment is combined with my addiction treatment. Just treating one disorder will not help me. I have to work a daily treatment plan in order to keep what wellness I have.

[jamdls]

Originally Posted by Bamboozle

Just been thinking.

One of the hardest things about dealing with depression is learning to be patient.

THat is so very true, patience is tough to learn. I had a serious breakdown in '94, and no matter what meds my psychiatrist put me I just couldn't overcome the depression. I'd always been a drinker but I started drinking more and more and more and of course w/o my knowing it that prolonged the depression. I finally stopped drinking in 2007 and only then did I really begin to deal with the causes of my depression, it is very difficult facing our true selves, but once the layers are uncovered it can be truly wonderful as I'm only now realizing.
It sounds like you are doing great work Bam, I'm very happy for you, keep at it.

[least]

I too have a problem with being patient... it's hard for me to live in the moment cause I'm always regretting the past and worrying about the future. I am working on being more patient, especially with myself. Thanks for the topic Bam!