5 common signs of depression that a counselor will probably never ask you about

[Naomi]

Great Post Naomi, I to, years ago would always have a couple beers as my anti-anxiety med and it gradually grew to 15 or so every night after work. Still an alcoholic but down to 6-8 a day, it's a start anyway! Med's are much kinder to a person than alcohol, but it is a hard habit to break, and Hat's Off to you for doing so! Best Wishes-FF

Progress is progress. That's a win in my book. You're trying and you care about your well-being. Keep doing what you're doing. The journey tends to be long, but so worth it. Stay well!

[Rafterman]

Great Post Naomi, I to, years ago would always have a couple beers as my anti-anxiety med and it gradually grew to 15 or so every night after work. Still an alcoholic but down to 6-8 a day, it's a start anyway! Med's are much kinder to a person than alcohol, but it is a hard habit to break, and Hat's Off to you for doing so! Best Wishes-FF

Progress is progress. That's a win in my book. You're trying and you care about your well-being. Keep doing what you're doing. The journey tends to be long, but so worth it. Stay well!

Hear, hear! Well said.

[Rafterman]

I am about to post another thread, listing an additional 5 signs of depression that your counselor will probably never ask you about. Forgive me, but I posted this sentence or two so this thread will move back up and can be side by side with the new one for a few days. RM

[horsies]

Yes indeed. I can relate to all 5 of these but at different times. The hard part is breaking the habits 1 by 1 instead of tackling it all at once and losing. Thanks Rafterman, awesome post.

[Rafterman]

Yes indeed.  I can relate to all 5 of these but at different times.  The hard part is breaking the habits 1 by 1 instead of tackling it all at once and losing.  Thanks Rafterman, awesome post.

Thanks, horsies. I appreciate you taking a look and also appreciate your comments!  Did you happen to take a look at the thread I put up a couple of days with 5 additional signs of depression? I think that many people are thinking it's the same thread as the one that you commented on because the titles are so similar. In any event, thank you, again.   RM

[Naomi]

Yes indeed.  I can relate to all 5 of these but at different times.  The hard part is breaking the habits 1 by 1 instead of tackling it all at once and losing.  Thanks Rafterman, awesome post.

You nailed it. Creating new behaviors is so difficult. That's where I struggle. I know I need to do it, I have good intentions and then it falls apart. I revert back to my old ways. I wish I could have someone to hold me accountable without judgement. Like a pocket sized therapist, haha.

[horsies]

Yes indeed.  I can relate to all 5 of these but at different times.  The hard part is breaking the habits 1 by 1 instead of tackling it all at once and losing.  Thanks Rafterman, awesome post.

You nailed it. Creating new behaviors is so difficult. That's where I struggle. I know I need to do it, I have good intentions and then it falls apart. I revert back to my old ways. I wish I could have someone to hold me accountable without judgement. Like a pocket sized therapist, haha.

I find it easier to replace them with healthier ones honestly. Whether it is exercise of some sort of just a hobby. You know the "idle hands". They actually have an app that lets you do therapy any time of day on your phone, f2f. Though I'm not sure of the name, I could find it.

[Naomi]

Yes indeed.  I can relate to all 5 of these but at different times.  The hard part is breaking the habits 1 by 1 instead of tackling it all at once and losing.  Thanks Rafterman, awesome post.

You nailed it. Creating new behaviors is so difficult. That's where I struggle. I know I need to do it, I have good intentions and then it falls apart. I revert back to my old ways. I wish I could have someone to hold me accountable without judgement. Like a pocket sized therapist, haha.

I find it easier to replace them with healthier ones honestly.  Whether it is exercise of some sort of just a hobby.  You know the "idle hands".  They actually have an app that lets you do therapy any time of day on your phone, f2f.   Though I'm not sure of the name, I could find it.

I'm definitely interested in that app if you find it.