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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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smilie | @smilie | Jul 27, 2019
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@stsopoci

It’s a balance of mental, physical and spiritual that works for many of us. I love the natural ways of helping your mind to focus on positivity.

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Me too!

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smilie | @smilie | Jul 27, 2019
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Hello Teresa, I immersed myself into the field of Energy Medicine such as Reiki, Healing Touch and Energy Medicine, itself. I have had the opportunity to work with some great teachers in the Twin Cities Area. The practice was another way for me to find the way out of negative thinking. Because of my current medical diagnosis, I have had to change my work schedule to 4 ten hour days to allow a day for treatments. This has greatly reduced the amount of free time I have to practice all of the above but even spending five minutes a day in centering and grounding helps so much. I am a psychotherapist and all the cognitive behavioral techniques were temporary until I incorporated the energy work. Thank you for sharing your journey!

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What is energy medicine?

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sue1952 | @sue1952 | Jul 27, 2019

Accessing the Universal energy, to which we are connected for healing and relaxation. Cyndi Dale's website may be helpful!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jul 27, 2019
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Me too!

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@smilie I am happy to see that your posts sound more positive! Would you share with us what helped you in your depressive mood to turn it around and feel better, please? I bet it would help many of us, too!
Ginger

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Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Jul 28, 2019

Something that has helped me reconect to my Universal Energy, is I have started Silver Sneakers Yoga classes. I had not realized how much pain and deterating my body was in. It's a Yoga done sitting in a chair mostly! The next morning I woke with some stiffness. After the next class I started noticing something different about my moods and attitude!
Many of us who are older have access to these kind of classes with the Silver Sneakers curiculiam. I know here we have a YMCA that offers classes for us.
Look into what you may have in your area.
It is a way to help!
Thanks,
Sundance (RB)

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Jul 28, 2019

@sundancer6, Yipee! Great idea. Life changing! Find some joy today! Chris

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trellg132 | @trellg132 | Jul 29, 2019

Anxiety has been rough this week

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jul 30, 2019

@trellg132 - Good morning. I get this! I wonder if we get separation anxiety from cigarettes? What are some of the things that set you off? What do you usually do for anxiety?

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Parus | @parus | Jul 30, 2019

@merbreb I can recall those smokes of years ago. At times the smokes were my comfort and my companion. Not having them caused me to feel insecure and alone. They were something tangible.
A positive attitude does help with anxiety. I know mine wanes at times. The anxiety has been worse with the diagnosis of bladder cancer. The BCG treatments have had undesirable side effects but I hope it will be worth it. I have had 2 so there are 4 to go. Each treatment the side effects become worse. Feeling alone in this as there is no one to go to for support and going through tough things is such a personal thing.
I know I have support here and it helps with the anxiety. Overall malaise sums it up which is normal under the circumstances I would think.

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Parus | @parus | Jul 30, 2019
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I see the ratio water to sugar is 4:1 ratio. I use 1/2 of sugar to 2 cups water.

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@stsopoci I also use the 4:1 ratio. Make extra and keep it refrigerated.

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