Dan, you handsome bugger, you’ve done it. And you, sir, have been one of those kind-hearted and stalwart voices for me throughout my own time here. Your light but measured input everywhere have helped make me a better man, and for that I thank you.
Have you read This Naked Mind? I found it helpful to change my perception of alcohol. There are lots of other recovery books and podcasts too. Worth checking some out and see if you find something that clicks for you
Been practicing surrender and stillness lately.
Trying to keep things calm, temperate, even.
Got totally shit-whipped in yoga today.
Decided to roll up the mat a half hour early.
Walked out of class while I could still walk.
So, thats where I’m at…like, with everything.
Think I’m dealing with a little situational depression and I don’t know if I should seek Prof. help or not. I’m used to flipping back and forth (night shift to day shift/day shift to night shift) and being under a lot of stress. First it was school, then separation, followed my lovely dating experiences, then divorce and having my kids full time all summer. Now its financial stress, maybe a little hormonal stress- if that’s a thing? (not sure about this birth control ).
I feel like I could always see the bright side of things, muster up enthusiasm/be a little ray of sunshine for anyone/everyone at times and now I just feel mopey/sometimes dark most days. Being raised by an anti-psych/hardcore human rights activists family it’s been instilled in me that ‘psych meds’ are bad, do more harm than good and prevent you from getting to the root of your problems. My mom had a meltdown, when she found out I had to take something as needed for panic attacks in 2016, when I originally filed for divorce. Threw the prescription away as soon as they stopped.
Anywho… that’s what’s up. Off for the next few nights. Ready for my kids to come home
Okay, I tried to ride the bike but had no energy. Only did 25 miles
However, to make up for it I walked 4.75 miles. After that I replaced my crappy old security light with a brandy new LED light. Wow that thing is bright!!! Grilled Angus burgers for dinner. One question is do people put mustard, ketchup, or both on their burgers? Watered the lawn (new grass babies are starting to come up)!!! And lastly photographed my moon flowers .
Productive day after all!!!