What I realized after 6 month

[zhenka11230]

I am doing really good. 

 

Here is the thing though.  Don't just wait it out.  Exercise/nutition/CBT/Meditation should be part of your daily routine.  Waiting it out makes you feel hopeless while doing something puts you into taking charge of your life mode.  I saw most benefits when I started actively battling remaining anxiety/depression through cbt/mindfulness DAILY.  

[blesbro]

Glad to hear it Zhenka. Congrats on 6 months that's a true accomplishment! What's CBT? I exercise, eat really healthy, and occassionally meditate although not as much as I should. And I totally agree with what you're saying.

[Zerokewl]

cognitive behavioural treatment? 

[ashley6]

Zhenka,

Congratulations on 6 months!!! I think that's great advice even way past the 6 month period. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy isn't for everyone, but it has helped me immensely. My counselor is an addiction specialist, in recovery herself, so it is so nice that I can talk to her like you all, and she truly GETS it. I went every week or 2 for my first year. I still go, just not as much. Any advice on meditation? I think it would be useful for me!

[Zerokewl]

Really a great 6 month post. Congrats. I'm 5.5 months or so. The deep depression in the first 4 months was so severe.  I started meditating and walking more.  I can't say I've crushed the depression but its much less severe. I'm typing this post with a SAD (Seasonal affective disorder) light on, I was told by a shrink family friend it was of the few tried and true methods for treating depression during the darker months.

 

Thank-you for contributing to the forum. I look forward to celebrating more months sober with you.