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 | Aug 8, 2019

In reply to @stsopoci "We are sending our love ❤️ to you. How’s it going?" + (show)

Hi. I’m suffering too from depression and I have since I was about 12 years old and now I’m 60 years old, so I understand how you feel! One of my sisters is married to a man who is abusing me emotionally, psychologically. I’m focusing on myself, I’m sorry for that. What I was trying to say is that you’re not alone and there are lots of people with depression. I understand you and I’m sending you a big hug!!!!

Parus | @parus | Aug 8, 2019

Hello connect friends. Two more treatments to go and then find out how things are looking. The nurse has been most helpful and informative. For now it is the wait and see stuff. I appreciate the kindness and know it is sincere. I saw these happy faces in my garden and it helped me.

lioness | @lioness | Aug 8, 2019

@parus Ah black eye susans is what we called them so pretty . Did you see on the news a zebra was running down the street in Texas? escaped from zoo. there was a seagull in Calif somewhere went into a store and picked up a bag of chips funny

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 8, 2019

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@parus, Thanks for sharing these lovely flowers. It has brightened my day as well!

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 8, 2019

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I Love their cheeriness! The sellers of this house let the yard go to almost dead. What did survive and are happy with a little bit of water are the rose bushes. 1 red, one bright Texas Yellow, one that takes both of those colors. Geese are honking in the nearby Mill Pond, and the sun just finally came out.
Ginger

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 8, 2019

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@gingerw It will be so lovely after you put some TLC into the yard. I'm looking forward to seeing the before and after pictures.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 8, 2019

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We will have a professional come in and do a one time cleanup and trimming, so we can start fresh. It's my way of being positive after being so upset about the way they left the property. I want a low maintenance property.
Ginger

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 8, 2019

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@gingerw, that sounds like a great idea. I'll be interested in hearing how you create a low maintenance property. Do you have some ideas now or will you get a landscaper's opinion?

lioness | @lioness | Aug 8, 2019

@gingerw I'm excited for you new beginnings are great I planted a elephant ear plant to block out the sun in front of my window up in Montclair

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 8, 2019

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@hopeful33250 No ideas right now. They have seasons here. I just know I want low maintenance, since my mother's green thumb didn't get passed to me.
Ginger