- Yes I am in therapy. I see a psychologist to discuss the situation and for cognitive behavior therapy. I also got my meds reevaluated by a psychiatrist. Big difference now! I feel like I CAN do things. I've probably been been dysthymic for several years but haven't been able to break it until now. P-doc and I will work on ADD strategies in a few months, but taking care of depression is first priority.
- I have a drink socially here and there but otherwise try to avoid alcohol.
- Exercise. Yes. Makes a big difference. I'm an avid cyclist and runner. When I've been burned out in the past my exercise dropped off and I started feeling bad. It's spring and I'm getting out. The best Rx for depression and ADD is exercise.
Martial arts is HER scene. Triathlon is mine. In some areas of our lives we've given each other space so we're not in competition with each other. If I tried MA then I would probably try a diff dojo and form.
- I do a lot of little things to make myself happy everyday. (clothes, food, reading, treats)
- Yes, I'm happy she's noticing changes but I'm remaining patient because I realize long term changes are the key. I work on stuff now but keep my eyes on the horizon 6 months to 1 year out.
- GAL. Working on activities. Socializing more. Joined an outdoor group. Appointed to the board of another local group.
- I've also suspected the same about BFF thing running it's course. I'll make sure W comes over for the right reasons.
- Kids are in counseling. S acts out a little and throws tantrums. D is doing fine. Her episode about the bike was the first times we'd seen sadness come out.
- Playing the field. Yeah, maybe. I really get the impression that she wants ATTENTION. She wants to feel beautiful. She wants to be active. I can't worry myself endlessly about this. I work on myself and remain a great guy. She'll realize the worth.
- W knows how I feel about infidelity. She knows I'm not going there and I'm not on the market. We've talked in depth about BFF's fling and how she's in for a big emotional hangover. I had a similiar rebound experience after a long relationship and the breakup was horrible because I never dealt with the end of the first relationship. We will talk again about it again. I still wear my ring (she lost her's).
- "Stay positive, stay kind, stay dignified. No matter what." Absolutely. My mantra is to "be the best man I can be."
- My mood has been pretty good lately. I feel positive.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
