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Fri, Jul 11 10:12 PM

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I can't say that I have suffered depression during the holidays, it is more of anxiety.  In my younger years I had some bad experiences that also took place on holidays.  I would end up in the hospital or away from home during those times.  This went on for a couple of years before I did something to change the situation.  So....during holidays I am always waiting for something bad to happen.

 

I have my battles with depression.  I have since I was a teenager and didn't know what it was.  It wasn't until 7 months ago that I really learned about depression and the steps for treatment.  I just learned that the way that I felt wasn't normal.  I just learned that life could be better.

 

Now 7 months later....things are better.  I don't feel that way as often.  And I thank tools for teaching me the skills to change the thought patterns that fuel depression for me.

 

The lesson today was a great reflective tool for me.  I read it, understood it and could relate to it.  That is one of the best feelings in the world to know other people know what you are going and/or gone through.  I love not alone feeling.  Feeling like a normal part of the group.

 

Normal that is a big word for me.  I don't see myself that way but I am learning...I am!

 

I am moving on...and that's normal.

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martind43 martind43 Wordsmith Wordsmith St_Nick St_Nick sparksfly sparksfly Smilinsteve Smilinsteve


 

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martind43 martind43:

Always here

You're not alone We're here (if you need us)

 

 

martin

Smilinsteve Smilinsteve:

Lifting Out Of The Depression Habit

 

 

I used to be depressed frequently.

 

I think it's a learned habit after a while.

 

The flesh and mind like the low, safe,

sympathy earning state of weekness.

 

Im not saying that depression isnt

real, or needed even....but Ive seen it

with my own eyes....

 

its usually starts when

feelings of powerlessness get

overwhelming.

 

So, you and I have to see what we can

change, and what we cant!

 

You and I have to see that we can get

genuinely excited aboutwhat we CAN do

in very real and life changing ways.

 

My heart goes out to you, because I

certainly know the deep pain and

stranded hopeless feelings of

depression.

 

We can fill our lives with action, 

adult ed classes at night, and exciting

things we wouldnt dare to dream of

even days ago!

 

The first breakthrough is in us all.....

just a realization away!

 

 

I encourage you Darlin'.....make up your

mind that you're never going to be depressed again! 

 

It's even audacious.....but it works more

and more as we go in new and healing

directions.

 

 

 

Tons O' Love

 

Smilinsteve

 

 

 

 

Sending you lots of love Sending you lots of love

sparksfly sparksfly:

hooray...

right on...it is about realizing what you can and can't control. For some reason, it seems like just about everyone at sometime or another has to stop and look at themselves and ask: Am I controlling what I'm able to control and letting go of that which I can't control? seems like it would be natural- common sense, really, but it isn't....there really needs to be a constant review of this to keep it in check......

 

Keep up the good work!

Mike