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Long-term depression

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jan 2, 2019 | Replies (563)

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@vllynn

Hi, I am very interested in what you have posted. My life runs parallel to yours. I have come to accept it as genetics, but I will never give up trying to beat it. Cognitive therapy has been helpful, although I find it difficult to speak to a therapist about this, so I read a lot. Of late, I have had an increased determination to overcome this affliction. I believe it is within us to move beyond it. I would love to hear from anyone who may have suffered from depression for decades. Do you have any suggestions or specific actions that may have been helpful for you?

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Structure has been my best friend, as well as my worst enemy. I have to have things written down, somewhere, to gauge what will be going on every week. Otherwise I am like a balloon that is accidentally let go and flies off into the heavens, never to be seen again. I flag certain times during the day for specific activity. I read devotionals, the Bible, do housework, listen to music videos on YouTube, play the piano, sing, take care of people and dogs. I take classes that interest me, and I try to make sure I get out of the house every day. I just recently got my pastoral counselor certification, so I am dedicating this first year to helping and encouraging others any way I can. Pro bono. Actually, I don't see how I will ever get past that little sign I have posted on an antique child's desk, "Therapy - 5cents." It's just what I do. I was miserable and so sad for so long, I will go to almost any length to help someone else not have to go there. I have found some things that work for me, and for others. I would love to share with you. We can learn from each other.