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Old Jun 03, 2013, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CheshireCatGrin View Post
That's excellent news Mr. Radio!

I have a hard time reintroducing myself to groups when I've been mostly in my own little lockdown. I tend to start out small, with just one person or maybe two. I'll want to do chilled out things - getting a meal, or hanging out at one of our places.

My self-esteem is really low in most areas. If I'm feeling particularly miserabl about myself I'll usually end up wallowing in self-pity for a bit, and maybe watch tv shows on netflix while I wallow. Eventually I'll get bored and restless and will find myself something to do that's either productive or more enjoyable. Then I feel better about myself!

I also find that when I'm depressed I slack off in taking nice care of my appearance. When I start to come out of it, I'll usually want to dye my hair and put more effort into how I dress and whatnot.

I'll start meeting my goals that I've gotten behind on (chores, usually!) and then feel proud of myself for seeing just how quickly I can actually get it done (often there's some guilt in there about 'why didn't you just keep up with this?!' but I remind myself that it was the depression and lack of energy...).

Enjoy the normal times
I did the same thing the last 5 months. Been watching more TV then I've ever done before, didn't take care of my hair, lacked organization (which I never change). I felt proud this morning when I got up at 6am and made breakfast, it was the first time I've woke up that early since everything happened. I know the feeling of wallowing in self pity. It seems like there is nothing better to do, bud in doing so it makes everyone around miserable too. I've found that my family is really happy these past couple of days because they've seen how I've finally found peace. I spent so much time hatting myself and being very critical. I've realized now that all I am missing is my confidence and I'll be back close to normal, but at the same time a different man. Good luck and thanks for the advice. Hope you're doing splendid.