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« on: February 16, 2013, 04:13:29 PM »

Today I have done drastic changes in my appearance. I have cut my really long hair at a hair saloon and I have shaven off my "depression" beard. Last year when I became depressed I grew a beard and I have been waiting for the "right" opportunity, it was supposed to be a ritual when I was "fully" recovered. Today I just thought why not. And I look really handsome if I must say so myself Smiling (click to insert in post) This last week now I have been on a vacation and I have treated myself to a massage and really good food. And I have started a new hobby. I bought computer parts and plan on building myself a brand new computer, have never done that before and I can't wait until I can start building next week when I return home. I used to care so much about appearance, and would deny my inner geek. No more denial. Giving myself treats has helped immensely on my mood. Not immediately but now when I sum up I am proud of myself. I am so changed on the inside so why not on the outside?   
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2013, 05:00:55 PM »

Great to hear Eagle!

Why not the outside? I bet it feels so good to do these things for yourself.  I am inspired for my road to recovery by you!  I bet you look spiffy, and the computer building is a great project to focus on. Yes, little things add up.  I'm going to think of ways to treat myself little by little.  You're an inspiration!

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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2013, 05:36:44 PM »

Thank you for providing the final push for me to go get my hair cut and recolored.  I'd been dragging my feet citing money issues (which are real) but... .  I always feel so much better afterwards.  I have medium brown hair and am toying with coloring it RED, Laugh out loud (click to insert in post)!  I'm going to go next week! Doing the right thing (click to insert in post)
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« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2013, 06:01:08 PM »

Too funny ... .  Cut about 8" of mine hair on Superbowl Sunday.  I didn't want to spend the money either, so had a friend that used to cut hair do it.  She did a pretty great job.
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