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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 21

Hey wellandhappy, thanks for introducing yourself (so to speak). I am very thankful for my partner. My depression and anxiety really hasn't been an issue within this relationship, so we are learning as we go now. Guess on a high note that means it's been over a year since I have had a depressive concern. As I generally do, I fought like hell on the way down to turn it around, seems once I am so far in to a down slope, I have to bottom out before I can pick up again - but we are talking about it now.

I am feeling a little overwhelmed at the lessons/homework/personal digging right now, but just knowing the site (and people that get it) are here is helpful.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 55

Hi Courage,

Hang in there!! Sounds like you have a lot going on for you and I hope you feel better soon, must be nice to have a partner to support you through it :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 21

Thanks Tiana. It's good to be here.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 653

Hi Courage,

Welcome to the program! I'm glad you found us (congrats on quitting smoking too!) Bouts or recurrences of depression can definitely be related to quitting smoking as your body adjusts to regulating the happy hormones on its own again.

You probably already know the drill: do the program, the readings and activities, post often, let us know how we can help. We are here for you and I too have faith in your inner courage! Taking care of yourself is never selfish- I think it's the best thing you can do for those around you.

Tiana, Health Educator

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 21

Hi,

I have come to this site by way of SHO (Smokers Helpline Online) as my quitting smoking seems to have inadvertantly (or maybe not) triggered a depression. I have proclaimed this the Year of ME! as selfish as that sounds, I am all about taking care of myself and being proactive in my life, rather than reactive. I quit smoking in early in November...my quit is going strong, but it has gotten all mixed up with in the depressive mood, mixing up cravings for mood swings/anxiety/depression.

I have a job that I love, that I am not terribly effective at right now...which feeds the fear of job loss. A girlfriend that I adore, who is feeling my depression right now (for the first time in our 1 year + relationship), and we're just starting to deal with it together. I was diagnoised with depressions in my early 20's, am in my mid-30's now - and its been a while, thankfully, since I have been this low.

I am on the up side, as I am taking the steps to turn it around, but have a long road ahead. Suppose by the time I get through this not smoking will be such a non-issue I will have forgotten I smoked for 20 + years.

Thank you in advance, to this site, for providing a safe forum, and to the members for being brave enough to be here.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage, so I am tapping in to my inner-courage...I know its in there.

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