Depression with a Dog Pt. 2 (Update)

Hey, guys!

I’m back from my mental retreat with an update for you guys.

So far, it’s been a week and I have been feeling so, so good. It’s not a cloud nine feeling, which I’m so relieved about. I still deal with my feelings and negative thoughts, but I’m not struggling. I can navigate them, and it has made my life so much easier with my dog, husband, and obligations in life.

Please have grace with yourself. That’s the biggest thing I learned. Something I no longer do is stick to a routine STRICT with my dog. It stressed me out so bad, and I was so disappointed with myself when I didn’t meet my times. My dog has continuously loved me this whole time I’ve been home from my retreat, and he isnt on a strict schedule. In all honesty, sometimes I forget to do some things, but I still end up getting it done and I’m not stressing over it.

I finally have the ability to overcome my depression and play with my dog outside even when I REALLY dont want to (the cold sucks).

I am so scared depression will hit again, but I am still choosing to get up every day and practice patient, grace, and intention with everything I do.

Thank you all for your kind words. You guys genuinely encouraged me and you’ll never know how much that meant to me.