A Broken Heart
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I started an update weeks ago, trying for the 1-year anniversary of my surgery. That didn't happen, so here's a short version of what I intended to post then -
There have been some highs and lows. The recovery after surgery went smoothly, as did rehab, but after rehab was complete, my depression became bad. I started spending less time here, and more on myself.
Unrelated to that, I met someone and then there was (and is) a romance. My depression wasn't as heavy when things like proper nutrition were involved. Sleeping became better. And caring for someone, and being cared for (even long distance) helps. She's had experiences similar to mine - inpatient treatment, and ongoing medication. We've spent several weeks together. We're planning to live together soon. And everybody lived happily ever after.
Except that my depression remains, usually not as strong, but I still have intrusive thoughts and ideations. Sometimes triggered by seemingly small things. One set of misunderstandings had me contemplating my end for a few moments. I don't think I'll be completely free of those thoughts.
I'm not here much, as in posting, but I try to stop in a few times a week to read some, and leave a "Like"
peace
There have been some highs and lows. The recovery after surgery went smoothly, as did rehab, but after rehab was complete, my depression became bad. I started spending less time here, and more on myself.
Unrelated to that, I met someone and then there was (and is) a romance. My depression wasn't as heavy when things like proper nutrition were involved. Sleeping became better. And caring for someone, and being cared for (even long distance) helps. She's had experiences similar to mine - inpatient treatment, and ongoing medication. We've spent several weeks together. We're planning to live together soon. And everybody lived happily ever after.
Except that my depression remains, usually not as strong, but I still have intrusive thoughts and ideations. Sometimes triggered by seemingly small things. One set of misunderstandings had me contemplating my end for a few moments. I don't think I'll be completely free of those thoughts.
I'm not here much, as in posting, but I try to stop in a few times a week to read some, and leave a "Like"
peace
I started an update weeks ago, trying for the 1-year anniversary of my surgery. That didn't happen, so here's a short version of what I intended to post then -
There have been some highs and lows. The recovery after surgery went smoothly, as did rehab, but after rehab was complete, my depression became bad. I started spending less time here, and more on myself.
Unrelated to that, I met someone and then there was (and is) a romance. My depression wasn't as heavy when things like proper nutrition were involved. Sleeping became better. And caring for someone, and being cared for (even long distance) helps. She's had experiences similar to mine - inpatient treatment, and ongoing medication. We've spent several weeks together. We're planning to live together soon. And everybody lived happily ever after.
Except that my depression remains, usually not as strong, but I still have intrusive thoughts and ideations. Sometimes triggered by seemingly small things. One set of misunderstandings had me contemplating my end for a few moments. I don't think I'll be completely free of those thoughts.
I'm not here much, as in posting, but I try to stop in a few times a week to read some, and leave a "Like"
peace
There have been some highs and lows. The recovery after surgery went smoothly, as did rehab, but after rehab was complete, my depression became bad. I started spending less time here, and more on myself.
Unrelated to that, I met someone and then there was (and is) a romance. My depression wasn't as heavy when things like proper nutrition were involved. Sleeping became better. And caring for someone, and being cared for (even long distance) helps. She's had experiences similar to mine - inpatient treatment, and ongoing medication. We've spent several weeks together. We're planning to live together soon. And everybody lived happily ever after.
Except that my depression remains, usually not as strong, but I still have intrusive thoughts and ideations. Sometimes triggered by seemingly small things. One set of misunderstandings had me contemplating my end for a few moments. I don't think I'll be completely free of those thoughts.
I'm not here much, as in posting, but I try to stop in a few times a week to read some, and leave a "Like"
peace
