Better days are possible

Hi everyone!

I'm having a good couple of days and I wanted to share that with you all, to give you some hope that things CAN feel better than they do right now.

I am so up and down and on and off right now, and some of you have seen me posting about that, because it confuses me a lot... but, Mike asked recently what hope is, and you all gave wonderful answers. I wanted to post this just to say that not every day is going to be a dark one. I suffer with horrible depression too but for the past few days I've felt pretty good. I went on a bike ride yesterday and today I'm going for a walk with my mum, I'm even EXCITED about it! I want to go out, and do things. I don't feel like sitting on the sofa/bed all day trying to comfort myself (because I don't need to). I'm actually fine.

And I wanted to tell you that because a lot of you today will be feeling horrible still, and sometimes it feels like that will never change. But a few days ago I felt the same. So if I was wrong, you could be too. Even if it only lasts a few days until I'm depressed again, I'm really thankful for this little ray of sunshine RIGHT NOW.

Thanks guys for your continued support over the past few weeks. You're helping me immensely.

Lisa
xxxxxx

PS: I have recently had a med increase (mirtazipine 45mg) and also started taking cod liver oil with omega 3 fish oils and vitamins (including vitamin D which people have told me helps).. the pill also contains evening primrose oil which helps keep a healthy hormonal balance....... I'm thinking my recent mood (this is my 2nd period of feeling good because this past weekend was good also) could be due to either of these things. Not sure yet but it shows meds can make a big difference. I actually think it is the evening primrose and vitamins etc.

Hi Lisa Michelle,

How great to hear you are feeling much better today. I can relate to the "ups and downs," it alone can be tiring. It is so good to finally have a respite. I find it's a catch-22 because when I feel better then I can go out and walk -- get some fresh air etc. But I have to reach a point of feeling a bit better before that happens, you know? It was so nice to have your message of hope. What an important thing hope is. Sometimes it's so hard to see ourselves making progress. Sometimes other people have to tell us that it's there and sometimes we get an outward sign that what we are doing is working in some way. I'm so glad that this new blend of medication and remedies is helping... Thanks again for the word of hope.

I too have noticed an increase in mood. It's been wonderful!!! I sure hope that yours stays like how mine is. (and that it is the right medication) And thanks for the hope. And yes exercise does help, and so does the right medication. I'm prove of that.

Lisa, I'm so glad to hear things are looking up! I hope things continue to go that way!

You rule!

Yaaaaay! I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling better. It's wonderful to hear about folks who are having good days... makes me remember that there are always better ones on the horizon.

Aw thanks for the lovely replies guys! When nobody had replied yesterday by the time I went to bed I felt a bit upset... I think everyone does really, thinking "nobody likes me on the forums". Just have to wait for replies though, I know.

So today I went on a fairly long bike ride. I'm not used to that much physical activity, I stay in the house a lot because of my anxiety but today was really good. Because I'm not active though my back suffered a LOT from the ride (it hurt even before I left the house!!), I can literally not even stand up right now, I just came upstairs to bed and have to walk bent over, lot of pain. I know I just need to build my muscles back up though so not TOO worried. Will just need to rest it tomorrow.

I hope you guys have had a good weekend.
puzzclar lovely to hear you've had a mood improvement, too!