How do you slay a dragon when it brings forth fire breathing depression on your ass? First, you find the courage to face it. Second, you use every tool you have in your arsenal. Third, it’s impossible to completely slay, but the sooner you deal with it the sooner you start feeling better. For me, the depression starts getting smaller and smaller and eventually flies away. I know it will come again, but next time I will be more prepared.
Tools I used the last 4 days battling my dragon:
- This online community
- Stabilize sleep patterns
- Drink apple cider vinegar
- Decaf coffee
- Morning stretches
- Cold showers
- Taking dogs and me for walks
- Meditation
- Give thanks/prayer
- Strength training
- Exercise bike
- Turmeric tea
- Fasting
- Being kind to self
- Cleaned my house
- Spend time with loved ones
Summary:
This time around I forced myself to deal with it by making the commitment and documenting it here. Usually I would of road it out hiding in bed with a pillow over my head. I didn’t succeed every day, but each day the tools helped me emotionally and physically which relieved some of the pressure of depression. One insight was my sleep patterns need much help. I had one night where I got 5 straight hours of sleep and felt like a different person. Imagine 6 hours straight🤪. After much thought, I am going to inquire from my doc about going to a sleep lab. Lastly, I’m discovering the food I consume definitely comes into play with all of this. I need to get disciplined in that area for sure. I’m going to also explore incorporating fasting once every so often. It did seem to help like a type of cleanse.
On Day 1, I was regretting making this commitment to myself and you all. Now it’s Day 5 and I’m so glad I did it. Who knows maybe in the future you’ll see more “daily journal” posts on healthy eating or working on my sleep. I’m very grateful for all of you reading, commenting, and supporting me these last days. Thank you🤗
Best Wishes,
Dwight❤️
Well played, Sir. Glad you are gaining wonderful insights and learning tricks that work.
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Thank you, Pat😊
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I went to a sleep psychologist and it was the best thing I ever did.
I followed his plan to the letter, and my sleep improved a lot!
It took took time, and effort, but so worth it!
Those are great tools!
xo
Wendy
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Thanks, Wendy. I’ll have to look into that…better then some contraption for sure : )
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Good coping mechanisms Dwight.
Spending time with family is a good one!
Prayer helps but that exercise bike? Ugh, Im not his friend.I hang my robe on it sometimes!
Keep your sense of humour and stay strong.
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Thank you, Kavitha
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I am glad your interventions helped you feel better, Dwight. I hope it will become the norm for you.
All the best,
Tanja
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Thanks Tanja😊. I’m discovering with my habit journal I’m consistently inconsistent.🤪🤪🤪. Truth is the first step. Next, do something about it.
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Hey there you, I just wanted to check in and make sure your doing okay? XOX
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Thanks so much for checking in. That’s very kind of you. ❤️ Hanging in there…got a cold currently. Looking forward to feeling better soon.
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Colds suck! I hope you do recover quickly, lots of cold & flu fighters. I find the natural ones from the health shop work the best. XOX
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Spending time with family (other than my chosen family, my husband and friends) would make me want to drink, not to recover! Lol. I’ve had plenty of therapy over it, so it’s okay. 😉
You are taking a brave journey and I appreciate reading about it. I like to fast one day a week (Saturdays until after yoga class). It’s only for 15-16 hours one day a week, but I think it has helped me be more conscious of my eating, and know how much sugar and blood sugar levels affect me.
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