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Jun 17, 2007, 05:30 PM
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I have been replying to posts, but I have not been posting new topics myself.
I guess its because I feel good and I don’t really have any burning issues. Well, I thought maybe I’d post about the good things happening for me. For the first time in a long time I can say I am depression free!!! Yeah, it feels so good. I was depressed for such a long time. Before I would get a bit better for a month and then get depressed again. Now, the depression has been gone for some time. I no longer feel like I am waiting for the other shoe to drop—I feel like the depression might stay gone for awhile. My therapy is going good and I am making progress on things like self esteem and self worth. I have a ways to go, but I feel positive about my growth. And, as most of you know, I did graduate this quarter. Working full time and working on my masters was so draining. Now, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can breath. It has just been in the last few days that I really felt the accomplishment of graduating. For awhile it just did not feel real—its starting to set in now. I did it! I have been painting and reading…I feel relaxed and creative. I am coming off my wellbutrin and my brain is starting to clear up a bit. Seemed like the wellbutrin was causing some fogginess and problems with my memory. I am looking towards my future and I am hopeful that things will continue to improve. I have optimism that I will continue to grow…I was always so pessimistic about my future and now I am planning for it—taking active steps to make myself financially secure for retirement, developing myself professionally, improving my house, working on my painting…for the first time in my life I am dreaming—dreaming about what things could be like and feeling like maybe my dreams will come true. It is possible for me to get where I want to be…I have goals and I am working towards them. Sorry, this has gotten so long…here are a couple of my paintings:  
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Jun 17, 2007, 06:04 PM
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(((((((((((((((DePressMe))))))))))))))))))
How wonderful that you are feeling so well, so upbeat. Thank you very much for sharing those feelings with us. We need to hear the positive side of life as well as deal with the negative things. Thank you for giving us hope that we can work through out difficulties and come out on the other side feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the world! Congrats on graduation and all the hard work you put into your education. It says a lot about the kind of person you are for continuing through school and work while dealing with depression. I'm sure it was a struggle for you. You are living proof that with hard work and determination that anything is possible, the sky is the limit for us all! Thanks for sharing your beautiful paintings too! I love the muted tones and colors....gorgeous!  Hugssssss Jean |
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Jun 17, 2007, 06:15 PM
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your paintings are wonderful!!!!! do you sell them? you should......
i'm glad you're not depressed. i'm not as depressed as i was.....i think the lamictal is kicking in. however, the physical pain is still the same and that brings me down......but i just almost finished cleaning my kitchen and that is a huge accomplishment!! thanks for sharing how you are feeling and a big hug for your graduation gift!!!!!! love, pat |
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Jun 17, 2007, 06:49 PM
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Its good to here things like this ... thanks for sharing... and congratulations on graduating...
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Jun 17, 2007, 07:24 PM
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I'm glad you are doing so well - graduating is such a big accomplishment! I have a good job but I was never able to concentrate in school enough to get a degree.
Your paintings are wonderful as well! Thanks for sharing the good news  Tranquility
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Jun 17, 2007, 10:05 PM
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This is a great post! I have a lot in common with you, actually...will pm you!
I am in grad school in Fine Art with a concentration in Fiber Arts at this time, though I have been a painter most of my life. I like your paintings and thank you for posting them for us to see! I like them! Patty |
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Jun 17, 2007, 10:30 PM
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Beautiful work! I'm very impressed with your style and use of colors........I agree that if you are not selling them you should be, you are certainly talented enough.
Congrats on graduation........awesome accomplishment 
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Jun 18, 2007, 02:35 AM
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Wonderful news... ((((hugs)))) beautiful paintings ... they make me feel peaceful.... |
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