CallMeViolet Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 So sadly I left my brother's home; as it's still to hard for us to be around each other all the time. Now though I'm finally in Ohio with my sweetheart and everything feels amazing. I haven't been this happy in for what seems like forever; I know it seems a little cheesy but fine; I love cheese... I've decided to start trying for my GED while I get settled and straighten out my medical what not and other stuff here. Then I will pick up my job hunting and driving practice here So thanks everyone!!!!!! I'm happy and doin stuff finally! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirgall Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Congratulations on your new direction! It sounds like a definite improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beal Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Great to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st434u Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I get a sinking sensation when I read these posts of yours. And when I see everyone cheering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractional slacker Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Did you and your brother part on good terms?I hope you will keep us updated. Sorry to state what might be the obvious, but I think I can safely say myself and others are pulling for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirgall Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I get a sinking sensation when I read these posts of yours. And when I see everyone cheering. I was celebrating the confidence, resolve, and plan to make a positive change, and encouraging the same. I don't think anyone forgets that there is risk in any endeavor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beal Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Even when I know that I'm at risk for deflation, I still celebrate the good times. This was important for me since I was so depressed for so long. I would forget that I was ever happy, and being able to remember and look back on those times gave me a clearer picture of my ups and downs and reminded me of things I can be genuinely grateful for. That way I can have at least some curious motivation to explore what anxieties or pain the depression is suppressing. Also celebrating your successes is important when you've been taught to neglect yourself so you can reinforce your sense of self and how important your life really is. That sinking feeling, the dread may be a holdover from a time where celebrating your successes meant you were risking humiliation. Not that any of this was my motivation for posting. I posted because I'm genuinely glad to hear it. That's all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpahmad Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeViolet Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks guys! I feel really good about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growler76 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm just glad to see that you took initiative to better your situation and are finding some success. Also, I think it is great that you are setting up your next short-term goals. I don't know if you listened to Michael's recent podcast, but I think he has some good advice on goal setting, so you might want to check it out if you haven't yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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