New start to a nasty year

[Seeker Nova]

Hi all.

 

I'm a 26 year old first year senior associate at a CPA from Northern California and just finished my third busy season. For those of you who don't know what busy season is, know that it is four to five months of 12-15 hour days of hell where speed is the only thing that matters and stress is all you feel. Oh and it has food... lots of food. And not the healthy kind.  This year got ugly very quickly for me. I have fought depression for a numbers of years, but this year it got ugly in a bad way. I attempted suicide this year, and would have succeeded if not for the thought of "if this doesn't work, it's just going to be a lot of pain." It pulled me back enough to call for help. This was a big wake up call for me, and set me on a journey of better myself and making sure I never hit that level of desperation again. One of the big things I need to update the way I see myself, and the first step to doing that is to get in shape. I've gotten tired of not feeling like want to, so I decided that Nerd Fitness and the Rebels would be the best way to see myself in a better light. 

 

Of course, my depression isn't what defines me (or so I keep telling myself). I love gaming. Mostly RPGs like Mass Effect (I love Garrus) and Final Fantasy (FFVIII was the best, in my opinion). I also love to Cosplay. My main characters right now are Glynda and Pyrrah from RWBY. I've gotta get in shape for Pyrrah for a convention in September. I have also found a passion in a sport. Specifically, Muay Thai. I love it. To the point where I spiral down with out it. I don't have the stamina or ability for it, yet; but, I intend to compete before I'm 30. I have a long road ahead of me, and I hope everyone here will help me reach it through support. 

 

My first set of changes are:

1. eat one serving of fruits and vegetables a day

2. attend at least two one-hour Muay Thai classes a week

3. study a foreign language for half an hour every day

 

Thanks for reading. Hope to see you around.

[Bob the Bardbarian]

Your damn right your depression doesn't define you.  We choose to define ourselves as what we want.

So it sounds like you're on your way to becoming a bad ass.  Excellent.  One thing I might recommend is giving meditation a try.  Meditation helped me deal with the regrets and mistakes of my past.  It's amazing what you can do if you find some place quiet, and sit alone with your thoughts.  I'm not a counselor or anything, I'm just saying it worked for me, and it might work for you.  If you're interested, seek out the druids.  They should be able to provide more information than I could.

Welcome to the Rebellion!  Stay strong my friend.

[AaHa]

Glad you're here! I've never cosplayed before, but I think I should. No idea who the heck I would be...::shrug::

There is a lot of good support and knowledge here. Good journey!

[Boussole]

Hey Nova,

I really like your first set of changes!! What language have you chosen to study? I'm working on French myself, and planning to travel to France next year.

Good luck with your Muay Thai classes. Each one is getting you closer to where you want to be!!