There has been one small piece of depression that has continued to stay with me, even after recovering. It is that sad feeling upon waking in the morning. Not NEARLY like it used to be! Very, very minor in comparison, but still there. I had accepted it as simply a remnant to keep me from ever completely forgetting what depression is like, and thus, being more compassionate to others.
However, recently, I had noticed that that remnant is gone! I've noticed that I'm waking without any of that feeling at all. Well, unless there is something genuinely saddening me. So, the question is.... what happened? What is different now than over the last months? Here it is! I'm teaching math every day. I am a substitute teacher and I am currently standing in for an 8th grade math teacher during her maternity leave. I am not a natural at math....by a long shot...so I have had to study a lot. In addition to studying math, I'm teaching it, grading it, and dreaming it! :-) This is, no doubt, strengthening my frontal lobe through exercise in focus and concentration! Pretty cool, huh? So... what do I do when this math gig is over? Well, I plan to get those puzzles out and do them regularly. Jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, number puzzles and any other form of having to concentrate on solving something (other than emotional problems) is very helpful to the health and healing of the frontal lobe...the part of the brain that takes the hit in depression. Just wanted to report that.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Weight a Minute!
Hey, I'm still alive and thriving, even though I haven't posted for some time. I am happy to report that I am still free of depression (praise the Lord!) and since my last post, I have taken the training to become a director for the Nedley Depression Recovery Program. My first series will be starting here in my hometown in one week. I am very excited to get this going, and we've timed it to be finished just before the holidays and winter begin! I can't help but encourage you again to check out www.drnedley.com if you haven't already.
But onward to the meaning of the title of this blog entry. No, I didn't misspell it. The reason I'm talking about weight is because when I was suffering with depression, I went through several cycles of losing weight unintentionally, and even coming down to a weight that was concerning my doctor. I couldn't eat, and in fact, felt like gagging when I tried. So, now, when I find myself at a place where I actually have a few pounds that need to come off, I can't help rejoicing just a little that even though dieting is a pain, it is a joy to be losing weight on purpose and not because I'm sick. :-)
But onward to the meaning of the title of this blog entry. No, I didn't misspell it. The reason I'm talking about weight is because when I was suffering with depression, I went through several cycles of losing weight unintentionally, and even coming down to a weight that was concerning my doctor. I couldn't eat, and in fact, felt like gagging when I tried. So, now, when I find myself at a place where I actually have a few pounds that need to come off, I can't help rejoicing just a little that even though dieting is a pain, it is a joy to be losing weight on purpose and not because I'm sick. :-)
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