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02-22-2018, 08:12 PM

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Pajarito1663

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Depression

The lows are really low. I have a lot of tools for not getting sucked up into my thoughts but they seem to be taking on a life of
their own in spite of the tools. 60 days in and I thought it would be a lot easier by now.

02-22-2018, 08:22 PM

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SimplyFree

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I can relate. Hang in there, it does improve, just takes time. I noticed an improvement between 60-90 days. But had a nasty week around 100 days.
Stay strong, it’s worth it!

02-22-2018, 08:27 PM

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YoungMIA

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Day by day, my friend. I'm looking forward to getting to 60 myself! You'll be at your next milestone in no time

02-22-2018, 08:33 PM

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Pajarito1663

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Thank you Simply Free (love that name!). It helps to hear that it improves and just takes time. It is amazing to me how simply posting my feelings here helps immensely. Very grateful for your encouragement.

02-22-2018, 08:34 PM

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D122y

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Paj,

Typing about it really helps me. I also go to another forum that deals w depression.

It is health unlocked.

I don't go to a therapist. This and the gym are my therapy.

I get down sometimes. I hate my boss. He is a weirdo that tries to act like he has it all figured out. It is so annoying.

Thanks.

02-22-2018, 08:39 PM

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Pajarito1663

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Thank you YoungMIA. Yes, indeed... day by day for sure. Congrats on your way to 60. My next milestone will be 80 days on
My 58th birthday!

02-22-2018, 09:52 PM

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Dee74

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Hi Pajarito1663

sorry you're down. I find that the lows don;lt useually last to long now - not liek they did when I was drinking. Hope you feel a little better tomorrow.

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02-23-2018, 06:32 AM

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Pajarito1663

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Thank you all for the encouragement. Today is much better. The fog has lifted.

02-23-2018, 06:35 AM

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MidnightRider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pajarito1663

Thank you all for the encouragement. Today is much better. The fog has lifted.

Great to hear.

That dang Foggy feeling is a strange space to be in ..

But the feeling when it's gone is awesome.

02-23-2018, 07:19 AM

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Pajarito1663

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightRider

Great to hear.

That dang Foggy feeling is a strange space to be in ..

But the feeling when it's gone is awesome.

Yes, midnightRider, it is a strange place to be in. Like your real self is lost in a dark and heavy place, and today that has lifted and I feel like my normal self again. Realizing that this is part of the process and that it will pass is hugely comforting. So grateful I found SR and have a safe place to go for support. Thank u.