My cozy cave.

Back in January I started to get kinda low.....Then I started therapy and depression came up.
I am always saying "No, no, I'm not depressed."
But I gave up. This therapist was the third Dr. to tell me I was depressed......and not in a way like "You're depressed- now you need to take meds" But more like "Oh, I think you are depressed but maybe don't want to show it"
I admitted to myself after that specific therapy session, that yes, I am depressed. From then on, I went lower and lower and lower,.......The last few weeks I kind of crawled into this bubble I created. I haven't been watching T.V., talking on the phone, doing anything really, no cleaning, being outdoors......
I have been in contact with a woman who owns a Wellness Center in Colorado and she is going to offer my Astrology Services at her clinic.......and I haven't even been working on getting myself together for that. (I need to email her my prices and how I want to work payment etc.) But I have no motivation whatsoever. It is so unlike me.
Yesterday and today I have been trying.....
I've been listening to music and responding to people online.
I'm putting this out there to sort of hold myself to moving forward......hopefully it works.

 

ok missy, sounds like you need baby steps. There is NO WAY we're going to allow you to miss out on upcoming beautiful weather and let you be in this cave of yours.

Maybe just take a 5 minute walk? Nature and sunlight will definitely help with your motivation.

How about taking more outdoor photos? That may be quite fulfilling and I know that some of us would have an interest in looking at them.

Congrats on the future income from your Astrology Services. That RULES!

 

It's hard to admit to something like depression at first. But the sooner you can catch it, and pull yourself out of it, the better. Keep up with the music (and keep it upbeat), and force yourself to go for walks. You'll be right as rain soon, I've no doubt of that.

Sunsets can be great for depression. Especially from a high vantage point. Up a tree is pretty fun, but a good hill works too. I'm watching a great one now, so you should be due for one in an hour or so

 

I think the hardest part is actually getting out the door or starting something. Usually if I force myself out, I'll complete what needs to be done.

Kudos on the therapy too, it took me YEARS to finally seek professional help for my issues and now I'm so glad I finally did!

 

Thanks you guys.

I have been thinking a lot about a place in the mountains that I've really wanted to go back to- maybe one day soon my husband will feel well enough to go on a walk...... Otherwise, I will have to try to FORCE myself to go to the beach. Nothing soothes me more than the water.......

And thanks, OD