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Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 7, 2022 | Replies (623)Comment receiving replies
So Sad that the family members who should be your crutch to lean on! Many of you are blessed with sympathtic family memebers and friends who help. But the unfortunate ones are like many of us who just get doubts and critisim from them!
As I believe, in many instances that the Guardian Angle shows up when you least expect it!
Keep posting on MAyo Connect! I know I'm not sure if I would have made it this past year without the help, Love, and Guidance I have recieved from everyone here at Mayo Connect!
Suncance
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@sundance6, Thanks for your gracious post about Connect. I just want to add one thing I now understand better.
When we experience an unaccepting response from family and/friends, it may be that they care so much about us and are frustrated because they cannot help us. With these chronic conditions, we don’t heal like those recovering from surgery or a bout of flu. They don’t see progress.
We can also make the situation worse by dwelling on our pain and discomfort instead of engaging in conversation that is mutually enjoyable. We wear out our welcome.
So, sometimes I might respond to their inquiry by saying, “I’m feeling much better now that you are here. I’ve been wondering about you” and then ask them something about their activities, their life, their challenges. You may find that they stay longer and come to chat more often.
And we can learn to say thank you in genuine ways, “Thanks for caring”....after an inquiry about you or thanks for remembering, giving, bringing joy, or just thanks for sharing some of your day with me,
May you find happiness today. Chris