We are absolutely loving our new home and recently had a pot luck party to celebrate. The kids took over the basement and played like crazy while the adults had a kid free zone upstairs. Everyone had a great time.
I still find myself struggling though. My weight is up, my energy down and my diet so-so. We've encountered money issues. It's not like we're not used to stretching the budget thin or we are worse off than any other family. But little things are turning into BIG issues, $50 here and couple hundred there on things that cannot be put aside until later like school and license plate fees. Not to mention two mortgages.
We really need to sell our old place- fast. Husband and I have very different opinions as to what the place is worth. He thinks its worth a lot more than I do. Don't get me wrong, the house is really nice, too nice for the neighborhood though. I would rather get rid of it quick and lose the added expense. He would rather hold out for more of a profit.
Stress, especially having to do with money is a big trigger for me. Huge!
I guess its time I make that constant decision- keep falling down hill or start to build a ladder up.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Sunday, January 4, 2015
An introduction...
In 2012 I was diagnosed with severe depression, bipolar, social anxiety and slight agoraphobia. I was a mess. Since then, through the love and support of my family, medication and therapy I have made a lot of progress. There's more to do, but I take pride in what I have accomplished.
It took almost 2 years to find the right combination of medication. I can tell you the side effects were awful but the end results made getting through them worth it.
I am in monthly therapy sessions which sometimes lead to a low period but thanks to them the lows only last a day. I do have fewer high days, they are a trade off to a ton more regularly functioning days which in the end makes me more productive.
Along with all of these measures I have learned two which I consider to be just as miraculous. Eating a well balanced diet and exercise. It is amazing how these two things effect my moods.
In October my family moved to a different town. With all the stress of the packing, moving, unpacking, my son changing schools and my husband starting a new job I lost track of my diet and exercise program. I stopped jogging and started eating a lot of junk like fast food and deliver pizza. Thanks to this my husband and I both gained a lot of weight and I found myself feeling more depressed every day.
We are settled in to the new house, school and job and beginning to get back on track. Here in the Midwest we can have all four seasons in a week which makes jogging outside very unpredictable. Luckily I recently found a very affordable treadmill at a used sporting goods store. It doesn't come with ever changing scenery but it does let me catch up on all my favorite TV shows.
I have also discovered the love of a pressure cooker. I like cooking but sometimes there just isn't much time for it. Thanks to an electric pressure cooker I've done Miso braised short ribs in less than an hour and mashed potatoes in 15 minutes along with mac-n-cheese in 10.
I'm hoping to make these two lifestyle changes a subconscious decision- like taking a shower or making coffee.
It took almost 2 years to find the right combination of medication. I can tell you the side effects were awful but the end results made getting through them worth it.
I am in monthly therapy sessions which sometimes lead to a low period but thanks to them the lows only last a day. I do have fewer high days, they are a trade off to a ton more regularly functioning days which in the end makes me more productive.
Along with all of these measures I have learned two which I consider to be just as miraculous. Eating a well balanced diet and exercise. It is amazing how these two things effect my moods.
In October my family moved to a different town. With all the stress of the packing, moving, unpacking, my son changing schools and my husband starting a new job I lost track of my diet and exercise program. I stopped jogging and started eating a lot of junk like fast food and deliver pizza. Thanks to this my husband and I both gained a lot of weight and I found myself feeling more depressed every day.
We are settled in to the new house, school and job and beginning to get back on track. Here in the Midwest we can have all four seasons in a week which makes jogging outside very unpredictable. Luckily I recently found a very affordable treadmill at a used sporting goods store. It doesn't come with ever changing scenery but it does let me catch up on all my favorite TV shows.
I have also discovered the love of a pressure cooker. I like cooking but sometimes there just isn't much time for it. Thanks to an electric pressure cooker I've done Miso braised short ribs in less than an hour and mashed potatoes in 15 minutes along with mac-n-cheese in 10.
I'm hoping to make these two lifestyle changes a subconscious decision- like taking a shower or making coffee.
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