Thursday, November 13, 2014

Feeling Better After Feeling Worse

One thing that's really surprised me about my retirement, is that my depression has ramped up. Another one of those surprises that really shouldn't be. One, my depression always hits in the fall, and two, now I just have more time to sit around and think sad thoughts. So there it is.

Today I just sat and cried for awhile, and I found it quite therapeutic. I have a great book on cognitive therapy and anxiety that I'm working my way through. The same author also has a well regarded book on depression. I'll be getting that one next. Blog posts on both to come.
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  1. CNovember 17, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    :(

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  2. 71º & SunnyNovember 19, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    I'm sorry. I hope you feel better soon.

    I'm looking forward to your future posts.

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  3. MarkDecember 4, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I hope you feel better soon! Many people go through the same kind of feeling after retirement. It's important to continue to have goals to work towards, as I'm sure you know. And to stay social.

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    1. AnnJanuary 1, 2015 at 5:30 PM

      Funny that I read this comment after writing my new post above, about my goals. Right you are!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 29, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Hello,
    Have you tried a SAD light or vitamin D for your depression?
    You might also try getting a TSH and T4 blood test for your thyroid.
    I hope you feel better soon. :)
    michelle

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    1. AnnJanuary 1, 2015 at 5:31 PM

      Thanks, Michelle. I've tried the SAD light before, and while I think it worked, it also made me feel weirdly jittery. Thyroid is okay. I think it's just a November thing for me, as it's passed now.

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