Gym is Open (Friday 1/11)

It does, but I KNOW it works, so I really try to push myself to get it working.

My depression is getting better. I made quite a few changes, and the improvement is probably due to a combination of them. I'm SURE that exercise is a bog part. Here's what I did:

 

• started trying to swim more regularly


• med change to Cymbalta 60 mg 2x a day instead of just 1 x 60mg


• back on weekly mega-dose of vitamin D - was on a holiday before re-test


• slept when my body felt tired


• worked from home more days than in the office


• more & longer sessions with light box


• more frequent shrink visits

  AND

• the days are getting longer again!!!!

I have noticed over my lifetime that swimming is often what helps pull me up out of a tailspin. My folks were both jocks and I think I inherited their metabolism. Whatever I don't use gets stored. So I have to use up the cals I eat.

I know that having some small, manageable goals helped me a lot. I actually did a workbook that talked about the light therapy - that didn't seem to be an issue with me but after this winter I can see where it certainly wouldn't hurt to to it. Keep up the great work hon, it will help so much in the long run! Big hugs Pam

Thanks! I love seeing the progress you and others are making. It inspires me to hope for a new life for me as well.

Hugs back!

Patty