Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.

Posted by BoneHead @stsopoci, May 27, 2019

In my journey with the millions of humans who are brave enough to go down the path of recovery without alcohol, bad drug and more drugs, I have gradually more and more discovered how important it is to crawl out of my deep hole, bad attitude, self-importance, feeling sorry for myself, angry, sad, etc, etc, condition and more toward the LIGHT!!! That means changing and moving for me away from some friends that are very negative about everything. That means walking around the block when I get upset so I can calm down and see the light. That means taking care of myself, exercising, eating right and meeting new friends and keeping old friends that are well-balanced. Positivity in life is available to everyone and it's FREE. I have gone on a path throughout my early days of self-medicating with lots of alcohol, drug, etc. I cleaned myself up in 1996, OCT 13th but I still did not feel right until I could ask for help from a professional. Found out I was GAD (inherited from my MOM) and a few other close seconds. I went on medication for years on various meds until I found the chemical that keeps me pretty normal. BUT, BUT...something else was missing because I still suffered through the negativity of every situation that I could create in a moments time.

I love these groups because you are honest with yourself which is very important.
Finding good friends that understand you and the importance of staying positive with your journey through life.
Taking good care of yourself.
We all are unique so what works for me does not always work for you. I'm on 20mg of Lexipro.
What do other people do to stay positive?

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trellg132 | @trellg132 | Jul 17, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@trellg132 Are you physically active at work? Do you interact with people?" + (show)

But one minute I'm all down for going out with in two seconds I will be like all depressed heart beating over the smallest thought

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 17, 2019

In reply to @trellg132 "But one minute I'm all down for going out with in two seconds I will be..." + (show)

Have you tried any prescription drugs for your anxiety/depression, @trellg132? If so, did they help?

trellg132 | @trellg132 | Jul 17, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Have you tried any prescription drugs for your anxiety/depression, @trellg132? If so, did they help?" + (show)

I have but I'm on blood pressure meds so i can't take the other meds like that

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 17, 2019

In reply to @trellg132 "I have but I'm on blood pressure meds so i can't take the other meds like..." + (show)

@trellg132 That is surprising. There are a lot of different meds for anxiety and depression that don't have an adverse effect on blood pressure. Have you ever sought the opinion of a psychiatrist who understands meds for depression? If not, this might be a good next step in having a more fulfilling life.