Quote Originally Posted by Weedhound
I agree with the physical stuff....try to get out in the air for a couple of hours every day and I think it makes a big difference.

Keeping in touch with people REALLY helps keep me focused and out of the isolation frame of mind.....which is VERY easy for someone like me to do. It definitely helps remind me that's there a LOT in the big world to see, learn, and do. I'll tend to close down mentally from things when I'm feeling depressed.

My husband and animals are probably the biggest things that help me feel both needed and loved.....both VERY necessary to me imo.

Animals have ALWAYS done it for me.....they REALLY remind me know that it's not all about me.

And....here is the REAL toughie......to judge myself fairly. To know when to give myself a break....and to know when to slap my ass and start acting like an adult. Seems to me I get these two wrong more than anything else I do. This one is DEFINITELY my hardest.
My twin in thought! (at least on this so far.. )

I used to work out 5-7 days a week before my injury and it was the bomb! I was so addicted to the high I got. I miss it.

The meditation mentioned by Gandolf sounds like maybe something I could/should give a try.

I need to eat healithier. I don't eat bad food, well, not take out junk but I do indulge in my sweets and fruits and that's just about all I eat lately. I think it's the loss of summer and the fact that it's so dark so early now. I really hate it.

As for acting like an adul, what's that like? lol
I really have to kick my butt also.t