That's really great that you had fun hanging out with friends on the weekend. I know from your previous posts, too, that you are really stressed by your job. I wonder if you are the only one judging yourself so harshly or if it is also coming from a supervisor or something. I don't know what you do for a living but maybe it would be good not to be so hard on yourself when you make mistakes. everybody makes mistakes. i'm super stressed by my job too so I know how it feels to just want to crawl back into bed. Hope your evening is going better.

Thank you very much Anna. I think it’s mostly pressure I put on myself. I am very critical of myself all the time.

Hello Restful - Please try not to put pressure on yourself. Try to do it one day at a time.

I used to be a perfectionist, I want things to be done perfectly and finish them right away. When I made mistakes, it made me so upset. My husband advised me to take it slow and just enjoy the work.
I hope things will go well with you. God bless.

Thank you

It is so nice being about to go out and do something fun with others, but so hard coming back to the depression waiting for you at home. It isn't an easy life, but first and foremost, you are incredibly strong to fight the depression on a daily basis. Also, it is so easy to beat ourselves up about every little mistake we make, especially when it seems others are affirming that we made a mistake. Have you considered finding support in building self-esteem to support in fighting those negative thoughts?

Thank you for your thoughtful response Ncoover. I definitely do need to work on self esteem.

I think when we had all the negative pointed out to us over the years is why we hold our expectations of ourselves so high.. It is almost like we are expecting any little flaw or error convincing us those negative voices from our past are right. I am here to tell you...THEY ARE NOT. Be proud of who you have become (a smart, caring man and an incredible , loving Dad) Hugs

Thank you very much for the kind words. :)

Try meditation and yoga. That could prove helpful. Even getting a dog could be useful.

Take it, easy bro! You are not alone. I know a lot of people who suffered from depression and have seen them get better. Exercising, healthy diet and deep breathing provide great results. And yes, animal therapy also works, spending time with your dog boosts up your mood and fight loneliness.