[guiltier65]

Today is a good day. I see the sun and can appreciate its warmth. I went to my support group last night and was able to share and deal with the pain that has plagued me of late. I am realizing that I need to keep fighting the battle. I owe it to myself and those who care about me not to get lost in the negative, but instead be grateful for the good days and moments. I know that this is a long term process and that there will be steps forward and backward, sometimes in the same moment.

[gayleggg]

I'm glad you are having a good day. We have to enjoy them when we have them.

[Fuzzybear]

[JohnCrow]

Originally Posted by guiltier65

I owe it to myself

Damn right you do!

Never mind what you think you may owe to ANYONE else, you owe life to you

[JohnCrow]

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

You are everywhere, bringing light in through the cracks or hugging people until they crack so the light can get in

[Frankbtl]

Hi guiltier,

Yes, every good moment/good day counts!!!
And really pleased for you that you're having a good day, right now
You absolutely deserve it!!!

Alison

[DespHisp]

Originally Posted by guiltier65

Today is a good day. I see the sun and can appreciate its warmth. I went to my support group last night and was able to share and deal with the pain that has plagued me of late. I am realizing that I need to keep fighting the battle. I owe it to myself and those who care about me not to get lost in the negative, but instead be grateful for the good days and moments. I know that this is a long term process and that there will be steps forward and backward, sometimes in the same moment.

hello..first of all i wish to say that I am truly happy that you can get the help you might need through that support group of yours,,,that is something i really wanted here in my country as one of my last possibilities to at least try to ,like you do,deal with your suffering but it was denied....They just told me...if you really are in danger,go to the hospital...i guess it is ok,,,,i have accepted it,,but in your case,,,,i really hope you eventually get well and who knows?maybe you can overcome completely your depression..
good luck...

[guiltier65]

Thank you DespHisp. I am still doing better with the support group, but also want to be sure that you know that we are here for you! If you ever need to talk, please feel free to PM me. I will answer as quickly as possible.

Originally Posted by guiltier65

Today is a good day. I see the sun and can appreciate its warmth. I went to my support group last night and was able to share and deal with the pain that has plagued me of late. I am realizing that I need to keep fighting the battle. I owe it to myself and those who care about me not to get lost in the negative, but instead be grateful for the good days and moments. I know that this is a long term process and that there will be steps forward and backward, sometimes in the same moment.

I think you have some really great insights. I'm glad you're having a good day

[hsalmon21]

That's exactly how I have been feeling. Work and extra curriculars have been very tough for me over the past two weeks, but I've been getting better at keeping myself moving and not letting my depression control me. Whenever I feel like just laying in my bed and doing nothing, which is literally 24/7, I just keep a constant list in my head of things I need to do and just telling myself to keep going.
I owe it to my boyfriend, who has been extremely supportive and understanding, to try and be better - to try harder to fight it not just for my sake but for his sake as well. The only way I can show him how much I appreciate his love and devotion is by improving myself; showing him that his loyalty to me is not going to waste and laying upon deaf ears.