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Written by riles 7. Feb 2008 10:24 PM

It feels as if the fog has lifted and I have finally been able to see the sunlight that has been missing in my life for so long. The other night I made a decision that I needed to get out more and interact with other people, so I decided to go to a comittee meeting of one of the groups we attend. On the way driving in the car, I saw the gum leaves on the trees reflecting the late afternoon, early evening light and could feel the summer warmth surrounding me. It was the first time in probably three years or longer that I just felt alive, there was just me and I was O.K. I am enjoying this feeling for as long as it lasts and savouring every bit of it. Hoping that I can continue this way, and wishing that others experiencing depression can have this as well.

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Thank you riles for sharing this lovely experience. I to was feeling a little bit better today whilst on the train going home from work. May every day of you life be filled with these feelings.
Peace, take care. Cheers
((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))

Written by justify2c, 7. Feb 2008 10:47 PM

Wow Riles... sounds like a good day... and it is so good to see the beauty in our surroundings... and congratulations on getting out and about...

It is a constant challenge to move... to talk to people ... just to leave the house...

seize the day... and hold on to the mood as long as it lasts...

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 7. Feb 2008 10:58 PM

Riles

What a wonderful experience. Live in the moment, while this fog has lifted and enjoy it while it lasts. I am so happy for you to have this wonderful experience and to see the gum tree leaves and feel the summer and get out to a meeting. You are doing well.

Go Riles!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 7. Feb 2008 11:19 PM

Hi Riles
It's good to read a positive diary, i hope these feelings last for a while make the best of them well u can, i'm glad u r finding it helps to get out and about.
take care riles

((((((((((((riles)))))))))))))

B1

Written by bananas, 8. Feb 2008 06:53 AM