Posted by Ed Bateman [71.165.189.105] on Saturday, July 06, 2013 at 20:03:38 :
In Reply to: Guys, I'm stuck, and need some direction. posted by Tom in Indiana [216.249.74.130] on Saturday, July 06, 2013 at 10:13:21 :
I finally came out of the funk four years ago. It was tough. Problems had been all consuming for about five years, debt, constant custody lawsuits, lame job, no goals.
I had hit bottom and remained there for a few years, homeless, I remained crawled up in the fettle position on a family members garage floor. Barely making to work enough to keep the job. It was at this time that I met several truck buddies that helped me in more ways than they knew at the time.
It wasn't until learning about depression that I knew I could beat it. The steps were to cut all dead weight. I wasn't owning material possessions they were owning me. Sold most paid off debt. Moved into a nice apartment. The fact the they would throw me out in few days after missing a payment was motivation. No longer sat or laid down (no TV)just worked and worked and helped truck buddies where possible.
The new all consuming goal was to 180 life. I am happy to say that last week I closed escrow on a home that can accommodate the truck hobby. Will be looking to put up a building soon.
The message here is pick a goal and throw your energy at it. The turn around will be quicker that you know.
One last thing, I cut out of my life any people that were not full of positive energy and habits.