Moving Forward

[dougyhowzer]

Hi everyone . I am going through a lot of good stuff and bad stuff and there are a lot of changes .

First off , My girlfriend and I ended our relationship after lasting 4 years . This year we started to see each other on different paths , and because oour views on each other changed . We decided it was time to end it.

On top of that , my sister and I are no longer really talking due to I don't feel anything towards her , and because I recently experienced a flashback from my childhood where she was involved .

Aside from that , I have noticed that in my day to day life , a lot of my old activities don't really hold my attention much ; not really sure why

Does anyone have had similiar experiences to this ?

On a positive note , I am really starting to be more productive with my guitar practice during the week in the mornings .

My workman arts classes are going ok , and I recently rejoined my music club and will be playing once a month at a seniors home not far from where I live .

 

[Friday]

I almost never know I'm depressed until I'm not depressed any longer. Losing interest in former activities? That's a big tell for me. So is ending relationships and certain forms of isolation.

So, on the one hand, I would be concerned about myself if those factors you lost were in play in my life.

On the other hand... It looks as if you're replacing former activities with new ones. Music, etc. So while I would keep a weather eye out, still, if it were me? I also wouldn't be overly concerned. Lol. I do almost universally miss it when I am depressed, though. So a grain of salt, there.

 

[Spiderallis]

I agree with @FridayJones that it could be depression. Are the old interests you're turning away from maybe a bit unhealthy? Music is awesome, that's a great outlet and it sounds like a very positive influence in your life.

On the other hand it could be a turning point in your healing. Maybe you're clearing the way to have more room to grow.

 

[Changing4Best]

I replaced an old activity with a new one and am enjoying the new one. I have not ended any relationships though, so I don't feel there is anything to be alarmed about.

 

[dougyhowzer]

Thank you to everyone for their feedback regarding this . I don't believe I am suffering from depression at the moment because I am able to be pretty productive during my week days .

I think It's basically that the music i am doing every day and spending time out does and being with community has slowly started to replace some of my unhealthy habits .

Don't get me wrong . I still am using my old unhealthy habits as outlets on some days , but not as frequently which I am proud of .

It is my hope that in the long term I am not as dependent on the old stuff, and able to find peace and purpose among the new healthy activities .