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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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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 18, 2019

Hi All:

Since we have been talking about the physical/mental benefits of being outdoors, I found another (more user-friendly article) on the topic of 13 benefits of being outdoors. It is from WebMD. Here is the link,

https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-health-benefits-nature?

After you read this short article, will you please share one thing that you have found helpful for you?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jul 18, 2019
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@hopeful33250

Hi All:

Since we have been talking about the physical/mental benefits of being outdoors, I found another (more user-friendly article) on the topic of 13 benefits of being outdoors. It is from WebMD. Here is the link,

https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-health-benefits-nature?

After you read this short article, will you please share one thing that you have found helpful for you?

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@hopeful33250 Teresa I couldn't find just one thing. Everything there hits the nail right on the head! I was surprised to read about the creativity thing though, although that may be innately known to me. It will be interesting to see what others have to say. Thank you so much for posting that link.
Ginger

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 18, 2019
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@hopeful33250 Teresa I couldn't find just one thing. Everything there hits the nail right on the head! I was surprised to read about the creativity thing though, although that may be innately known to me. It will be interesting to see what others have to say. Thank you so much for posting that link.
Ginger

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Yes, @gingerw, the creativity idea was new to me as well. It does make sense, however, that the calmness of nature can impact creativity. Just had never considered it before.

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trellg132 | @trellg132 | Jul 18, 2019
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@hopeful33250

Yes, @gingerw, the creativity idea was new to me as well. It does make sense, however, that the calmness of nature can impact creativity. Just had never considered it before.

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Yes I like that as well and its something to start doing

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trellg132 | @trellg132 | Jul 18, 2019
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Yes I like that as well and its something to start doing

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Which I'm constantly walking between the hours of 9 to 430 5 days a week

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trellg132 | @trellg132 | Jul 18, 2019
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@hopeful33250

Yes, @gingerw, the creativity idea was new to me as well. It does make sense, however, that the calmness of nature can impact creativity. Just had never considered it before.

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But it will kick in when I go in the house for awhile

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BoneHead | @stsopoci | Jul 23, 2019

Bird feeder. If you have the room for it on a deck or yard or window, put up a bird feeder. You will be rewarded by many different types of birds that come to feed. They will introduce themselves by singing at your feeder and flying around the area. The effort you put into keeping the feeder full of seed will be rewarded all year long. The visual beauty and sounds will put you into a better place.

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smilie | @smilie | Jul 23, 2019
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@stsopoci

Bird feeder. If you have the room for it on a deck or yard or window, put up a bird feeder. You will be rewarded by many different types of birds that come to feed. They will introduce themselves by singing at your feeder and flying around the area. The effort you put into keeping the feeder full of seed will be rewarded all year long. The visual beauty and sounds will put you into a better place.

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That sounds like a great idea but don’t the birds make a mess?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 23, 2019
In reply to @stsopoci "Bird feeder. If you have the room for it on a deck or yard or window,..." + (show)
@stsopoci

Bird feeder. If you have the room for it on a deck or yard or window, put up a bird feeder. You will be rewarded by many different types of birds that come to feed. They will introduce themselves by singing at your feeder and flying around the area. The effort you put into keeping the feeder full of seed will be rewarded all year long. The visual beauty and sounds will put you into a better place.

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@stsopoci Hummingbird feeders are great as well! No seed needed, just sugary water.

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