I've been listening to the show for a few months now, after finding (and loving) Maria Bamford's work and stumbling across it. It is of course fabulous, and I love the real talk that happens on behalf of the listeners. I decided I'd like to try to join this community. I haven't browsed a whole lot, but I assume by nature of how issues are approached on the show, this is a patient and supportive place.
I am finally coming out of an arduous depression, as of a few days ago. Happened at the same time as the clocks changing and the weather getting warmer! Before that I'd been putting a dent into my mattress for a while--to put it lightly--and the day the clocks changed, early in the morning when everyone was resting I went for a run. I ran again today, two days later, and I swear I am on cloud nine right now. About my handle, I've been listening to as much pizzicato classical music (example: http://youtu.be/fmM4jYc5r5U ) I can for a few days, because the sounds just uplift me like nothing else. Today halfway through my run where I taper since I'm out of shape, pizzicato started repeating itself in my head and I was just running, smiling alone in public with the happiest soundtrack just in my head. It felt surreal. It's funny because last night I dreampt I was playing a string instrument, too
I'm into it.So I'm riding high right now, and can say that a regular sleep pattern (even if it is waking up at 4:30 every morning), and exercise have helped me immensely. Running has helped me get out of the house and start re-adapting to the world of people, while being able to avoid all contact/interaction. This is huge for me. My diet is following suit.. I looked into my garbage the other day and realized I'm due for diabetes the way I eat sugar.. so that's been changing too. Hooray. Hi