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January 8th, 2005
02:48 pm - Football, and SAD
As my friend's know I have been battling depression for quite a few years now, but have kept it under control for the last 2 or so. The greatest thing that has helped me has been cognitive thinking, which helps me turn all of the voices in my head from demeaning and self pitying to supportive and uplifting. I was also able to determine whose voices added to the depression. I had read "Feeling Good", which helped me with the cognitive thinking. My wife helped play a big role in giving me support and helping me deal with my depression. I actually stopped taking Paxil about 2 1/2 years ago. I was having some side affects. But, I was able to deal with the depression on my own without any medication. Part of the depression came from me taking so much Ecstasy when I was in my Rave Days. But, then with talking to my family members I found out that many of them have taken medication or are currently taking medication. So, I have been doing very good for quite awhile.
It seems though that I had been feeling sad for a little while. I thought it might have something to do with SAD, and looked up the symptoms. Well, I have been taking some St. Johns Wort, E-mailing friends more often, talking to friends on the phone more often, and having
friends over more often. My friend Matt comes over every other week, and I visit Bekka once a week, even though she is smelly(ha,ha). So, I
have also thought of taking Vitamin D, which helps with SAD. But, I have been doing better since the St. Johns Wort and have had a great week and a half so far. I have also wondered if Ecstasy just gives a short term chemical change which causes depression for a short period of time, depending on how much and how often you have taken Ecstasy.
Now on to my COLTS and the Superbowl. WooooHoooooo!!!! I think my Indianapolis Colts have a great shot at getting to and winning the Superbowl. I will be watching every Playoff game up to and including the Superbowl. COLTS, COLTS, COLTS!!!!!!!!!! This is our year. I am thinking of having some kind of get together for the Superbowl. WARNING: You may be told to be quiet repeatedly if caught talking during the game, If caught talking on numerous occasions you will be banished to another room, a very Large amount of Meat and Beer will be ingested by many guests, rowdiness may and probably will occur.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/charitycam/frogs/hopeful.gif) hopeful
Current Music: rainforest sounds from water fountain at work
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Comments:
Would you like me to come over sometime this week? I like hanging out with you both now. I guess I'm not such a good arch nemesis!
You can talk to Bejay to find a time. I have friends coming over to drink on Tuesday, and may go over to Bekka's on Wednesday.
Can we have tequila with our meat and beer?
Of course, Jose, Johnny, Jack, Jim, The Captain, etc are all welcome.
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