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Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.
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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No ive made appointments to see one
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1 ReactionHi, @trellg132 - is your psychiatrist appointment coming up soon, or will it be awhile till your appointment?
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1 ReactionUnfortunately Its awhile
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1 ReactionI went to a jazz concert last night .... music 🎶 just calms all of my thoughts and relaxes me more than anything. Turn on your favorite music and listen. It’s peaceful rhythm to enjoy.
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4 Reactions@stsopoci Glad to hear about your concert. Yes, jazz (or any music) provides great relaxation!
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3 ReactionsOnce again I revisit the negative and judgmental conversation of family and friends who find that during an hour of visiting together that they love to sit and talk down other people. We really don't know the people that they're talking about and disgusted about, yet we judge them to make ourselves feel good? I have to leave the room so that I get some fresh air and think of all of the blessings I have been given in my life. I want to be realistic about actions that people make but I can't possibly judge them because i'm not perfect either. Stay calm and peaceful and positive toward everyone. It's much easier on yourself.
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2 Reactions@stsopoci My guess/hope is this same group of people would not talk like that if the subjects of their conversation were in the same room! What if one of that person's friends were there, and heard the trash-talk? Gosh, how embarrassing. If something like that happened in my house, I am pretty sure I would shut the conversation down and usher those naysayers out the door. We don't need that negativity.
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3 ReactionsGreat post. Thank you for sharing
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2 ReactionsI’m so blessed to be close to my grandkids that constantly teach how to have fun and laugh 😆. Everyone needs to talk out their feelings to people and laugh at yourself and with people. I realize that physical pain is apart of us all and I feel in some of my friends that they just need a hug and understanding to make it through the day. Peace to everyone.
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4 ReactionsWent to Utah and visited the National Parks. We walked and hiked to some of the worlds most beautiful, scenic canyons. The rush from looking at beautiful scenery really helped my attitude and memories of these sceneries will last a lifetime.
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