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 | Aug 26, 2019

Still tryna find ways to deal with anxiety when I'm at home

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 26, 2019

In reply to @trellg132 "Still tryna find ways to deal with anxiety when I'm at home" + (show)

Hello @trellg132

Please share with us what you are currently doing? For example reading positive literature, exercise activities, phoning friends, etc. In this way, some of our members might be able to offer you some alternative suggestions.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 26, 2019

In reply to @trellg132 "Still tryna find ways to deal with anxiety when I'm at home" + (show)

@trellg132 Try light exercise, or a hobby where you get wrapped up in it [a craft, gardening, building models, bird watching, etc.] Retrain your focus to outside you. Try for five or ten minutes at a time until it feels easier, then extend it. Be gentle on yourself. Address all issues that may be causing you anxiety. If it is something you can actively remedy, then start to do that. If the issue is not in your control, then don't let it take your power. Will you try something like this and report back to us? We care.
Ginger