It’s done, I did not take the job. But I’m still rolling the decision over and over in my head. Am I sure I thought about it in the right way? Isn’t it possible it could have been good for me? Maybe it was running towards the future, not running away from the present. I am so mad. I really wanted to get going with a job outside of the house. My home-based business is still … [Read more...] about Why am I still obsessing over this?
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Am I running away again if I take this job?
I said I would not take the job. Of course, that was before the interview. That was before I spent an hour answering questions from seven board members. That was before I realized how much fun I was having. When I left the interview, it seemed like they wanted me. But you never know about these things. I had asked when they would be making their decision. I was told they would … [Read more...] about Am I running away again if I take this job?
Am I Going Too Fast?
Several people now have mentioned I should be slowing down.Is this what recovering from depression is about? Taking it easy? Making sure I have lots of self-care built into my day? Being aware of my automatic thoughts and slowing down my thinking so I do not make impulsive decisions? That seems like a lot to do.Slowing down is time consuming.Now I am not dismissing this idea. I … [Read more...] about Am I Going Too Fast?
10 self-care things I am doing to reduce stress
Let me tell you what I’ve learned.Up until six weeks ago, I never paid much attention to how I was taking care of myself. I didn’t understand the value of making time for me. It seemed so selfish and “about me.” It turns out that is exactly what self-care is all about.And I can tell practicing self-care really reduces my stress.Let’s look at some of the things I have learned. … [Read more...] about 10 self-care things I am doing to reduce stress
Can I tell you what I am thinking?
You won’t believe what the depression has put in my head.“I will never fly in an airplane again.” “I will never go camping.” “I will never have a healthy relationship with myself or with others.” Depression makes it easy to think all or nothing.In the hospital, never and always were my words of choice. This was what got me there in the first place. But five almost six weeks … [Read more...] about Can I tell you what I am thinking?
