Doreen's Fresh Start & Success Story! (Welcome Friends!)

[septbride2002]

Hey girl - sounds like you have a nice weekend ahead of you. I'll send some your way to make it a great one! Make sure to take your vitamins today as well! Have a great one!

~Amanda

 

[TigerCheer2009]

How are you doing today? I know I'm a newbie, but we all need to stick together!! Best of luck, Tiger

 

[DoeWDW]

Just wanted to post this link to the article about the stress/dream/depression cycle:
http://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/Understanding_Depression/understanding.htm

This is a multi-webpage article on depression but the page I've referenced starts the section on stress and dreaming.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Wow, that is really fascinating. I bookmarked the page and will read more when I have time. Thanks,

Have a terrific Friday and get all that rest this weekend

Sunny

 

[sarahsmom73]

Very, very interesting!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Doe,

I read a bit from that website too. It is very interesting information. Thanks for sharing!

I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing, and peaceful weekend. Take good care of you!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Good morning Doe!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[DoeWDW]

I earned the 2 smilies I tried for yesterday - devotions & pills. I admit I didn't set very high goals but combine a major depression crash with the onset of TOM and I was in no mood for goals.

Game night with the gals was a lot of fun. If you have a big group, I highly suggest playing Apples to Apples. My cheeks hurt from laughing so hard.

I slept in until 9 AM this morning - unheard of for me! Guess I needed the extra rest.

Today will be an easy-going day of catching up on laundry and cleaning, with plenty of reading and computer breaks.

No goals today! I'm giving myself the day off.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hope you enjoyed your day off!! did you get a ton of rain today? we did in NJ!
i gotta ask, what is apples to apples???
hoep you have a great night

 

[sarahsmom73]

How was the day off?! I hope you have a great Sunday! You deserve it!~

 

[DoeWDW]

I confess I spent yesterday in my jammies! I got lots of rest and watched most of our Disney DVD collection. Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh.

Today I will be helping during Sunday School and staying for church. After that, I must plan menus for the week & make a trip to the grocery store. I'm also going to pack my workout bag with several outfits and put it in my car so I can resume going to the healthclub after work this week.

Rain, rain, and more rain! Can't wait to see the sun again! Now that it stays light in the evenings (thank goodness for Daylight Savings Time!!) I'm hoping I can get outside and walk with DH a few nights a week.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Good Morning Doe! I'm sending you some sun on this Monday! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Jammies days are great, aren't they?

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm at work and I have a lot to do, so this should be short and sweet. The worst of TOM is over. Since my level of depression is closely linked to my cycle, I know I've got 2 good weeks ahead of me. It's time to try to catch up on all the work I've blown off the last 2 weeks (when my depression was at its worst). I won't get around to journals today but I'm sending and to all.

Tonight DH and I are headed to the home of a friend from church. A small group is getting together with one of our pastors who suffers from depression. I'm looking forward to it. I'm always trying to learn more about depression and how to cope with it.

I've got all the usual goals. I'll post the updates later in the day.

 

[septbride2002]

You are leaving the D-zone and I am entering it LOL! Oh well, such is life. I hope you have a great day today and I am sending you lots of to make up for the rain this weekend. Is the big walk this coming weekend?

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Doe!

Have a wonderful day today!

 

[DoeWDW]

10 AM
1. Devotions - Waiting on the Lord, spending unstructured time in His presence listening for His voice. I confess I haven't tried this. Usually I'm busy praying to God, a very one-way conversation. The poor guy never gets a chance to get a word in edge-wise. I'll work on this.
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - on my second mug.
4. Healthy eating - B = pineapple yogurt w/ slivered almonds.
5. Exercise - none yet.
6. Bedtime - 10 PM.

 

[pearlieq]

Hope you have a good day!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning. . .oops, good afternoon, Doreen! I had a hard time logging on this morning, so I had to do laundry instead of journal on the WISH. What a way to spend the morning!

I hope you have a good day. It feels good to be on the other side of the DZone, doesn't it? I think your small group discussion tonight will give you
some special support.

Hugs to you, WISH-sis--
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

3:30 PM
3. On my 3rd mug of water
4. L = a grapefruit with some peanut M&Ms soon after - a grapefruit is NOT filling enough to stick to your ribs for long PM snack = apple w/ PB

Final stats for the day:
1. Devotions -
2. Pills -
3. Water - only 3 mugs - should have had 4.
4. Healthy eating - I fell apart when I got home. snack = ice cream, D = chicken breast w/ mozz. cheese and a little spaghetti, snack = chocolate!!!!
5. Exercise - none
6. Bedtime - didn't get home until after 9 and stayed up talking with DH. Didn't get to bed until well after 10 PM.

 

[DoeWDW]

Last night's meeting was very interesting. Hearing the stories of others who are struggling with depression was enlightening and encouraging and sad all at the same time. I came away feeling not so alone and with a lot to think about.

Today I am at work. I missed a major deadline last week and am dealing with the fallout as best I can. The urge to hide under the covers was strong but I won't gain anything by doing that now, so here I am. DH's job is extremely stressful too and has been for the past few months. It looks like his situation will get worse before it gets better. It's hard when we're both having such stress - usually it's only one of us and the other can be supportive.

1. Devotions - Relying on God's strength when we are at our weakest.
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - on my second mug
4. Healthy eating - B = yogurt w/ slivered almonds, L = grapefruit, PM snack = apple w/ PB, D = a turkey breast I put in the crock pot this morning (patting myself on the back for that one!!)
5. Exercise - a walk outside this evening
6. Bedtime - In bed to read my book by 9:30, turn off the light by 10 PM.

Blessings to all today!