i have been to 4 session of psychotherapy and I really talk the hell out to the therapist about my problem and how do I improve my life and make recovery.Therapy helps me a huge load because with therapy I started to understand myself more and also gain insight that I should socialize in order to recover better from my illness.Psychotherapy is not ■■■■■■■■ and its as important as medication
Friends,i am still confuse of how to make friends and maintain friendship.I believe I should chat less online and talk face to face in real life more.I had made a friend from my previous hospital setting support group,but this guy recently got mad at me because I rejected him to follow him to amusement park and I opted to go to clubbing which I really enjoy.i will wait for sometime for him to cool down and than I would send him a message.
I believe I am improving a little and not stagnant.I need to continue my workout,a football session a week and go out more often,staying at home is very deadly for a person like me who deals with depressive episode
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Glad it helps you and that you know what is good for you.
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everything is uncertain.i remember I feel well and goes back into unwell for quite some time then I come back to feeling well.
All I know is from last time,i always hope I had ability to make friends,socialize and have fun…looks like I been doing these recently,three weeks ago,its different
Really great post. Thanks for sharing. I think everyone could benefit from this strategy.
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I think you are doing better than you give yourself credit for- I’ve told you this. I think with a bit more exercise you will find confidence and happiness in being a strong young man like I am.
I really think that we need to keep our egos intact- mine saved my life in part along with professional help, professionals who told me about my ego strength and to keep it up.
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Well, the old cliche is that when men are friends they bond over doing stuff i.e. sports, building stuff, working on cars, driving interesting places etc. You get the idea. Women on the other hand bond over talking and analyzing stuff. This was true when I was growing up. Nowadays it’s changed with more women in the workforce.And with more women having better jobs. But you’re absolutely right. Socializing reduces stress and is good for your mental state and you’re recovery. I’m moving to a new place in three weeks. A new start with nice people. I’m not going to hole up in my room like I do here. Don’t get me wrong, I am out and about occasionally and I go to work and run errands of course but I need to do more. But anyway, yeah make a friend, it’s good for you, of either sex. Someone you can go out to coffee with and just hang around with. Good luck.
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It sounds like you’re doing well. I’m happy for you.
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