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Im curious if anyone has made a hasty decision as a result of their depression?
I ended my engagement 2 years ago- we were both suffering from depression I was in therapy at the time and I ended it on a whim one day. I guess I thought we were too dependent on each other. I thought it would be good for us- I guess I also thought if he really loved he would fight for me. I always got the impression he was with me because he didn't want to be alone. His friends were married- his coworkers were married and he wasnt close with his family at all. We were friends for several months afterwards and we started dating other people at the same time. He was engaged two weeks later while I was still trying to remember how to do the whole dating thing. I haven't dated much since. Is this normal? Its been 2 years Im over it all but I am afraid I will make another hasty decision to avoid an emotional commitment.
I ended my engagement 2 years ago- we were both suffering from depression I was in therapy at the time and I ended it on a whim one day. I guess I thought we were too dependent on each other. I thought it would be good for us- I guess I also thought if he really loved he would fight for me. I always got the impression he was with me because he didn't want to be alone. His friends were married- his coworkers were married and he wasnt close with his family at all. We were friends for several months afterwards and we started dating other people at the same time. He was engaged two weeks later while I was still trying to remember how to do the whole dating thing. I haven't dated much since. Is this normal? Its been 2 years Im over it all but I am afraid I will make another hasty decision to avoid an emotional commitment.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
we can't pay for our mistakes forever but I know how hard it is to get back into the dating thing after so much trouble. I guess jumpin back in without thinking too much might work...maybe you might pick it up again? Bah I'm babbling...if you figure that one out let me know lol
Dating is one thing, but I think it is more important to focus on who you would be dating. Taking time and doing it right makes sense to me. Taking time and ensuring that the next person you meet is compatible is a good thing.
the next day - and i mean literally the next day - i told her i wanted out.
it was the right decision. i'm pretty sure of that.
right for her well-being.
right for me.
but it was hasty.
and rash.
there have been others.
quit a great job.
traded in a lovely car that was all paid off for a four-year-old car that was cuter.
yeah - there have been a lot. some major, life-altering. some minor.
but yeah...hasty choices.
but - i've thought about this...about the decision itself.
decisions i've made to walk away from relationships, made in the depths of depression, were still the right decision.
other decisions too.
i think sometimes our depression maybe frees us up from all the back-and-forth, weigh the options, Ben Franklin comparision worksheets.
our depression lets us cut to the chase, as it were.
you can hide away, don't date, fear emotional commitments, because you might make a hasty decision.
but there's no reason to.
everyone makes hasty decisions. everyone has some fears they run from.
go out and party girl...