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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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 8, 2019

In reply to @shermananski "Interesting. I don’t know your history, so do you know why yoga and meditation trigger you?" + (show)

@shermananski- Hello. I wouldn't use the word trigger for what I experience. I am sorry if I gave that impression. I think that I feel ill at ease is because I am a very uptight person and I am uncomfortable with such freedom. What about you?

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

In reply to @merpreb "@shermananski- Hello. I wouldn't use the word trigger for what I experience. I am sorry if..." + (show)

@merpreb That reflects good self-understanding, Merry.

sears | @sears | Nov 8, 2019

Does anyone have success stories about tapering off benzos? All I hear are horror stories. Even one success story would be helpful! Thank you in advance.

johnhans | @johnhans | Nov 8, 2019

In reply to @sears "Does anyone have success stories about tapering off benzos? All I hear are horror stories. Even..." + (show)

@sears I successfully tapered off of Klonopin which is a benzo. I did not do any of the fine gradations. I went from 1.5 to 1 to 0.5 and did not have any problems. I took about 2-3 weeks between changes.

Ellen | @helenfrances | Nov 8, 2019

In reply to @johnhans "@sears I successfully tapered off of Klonopin which is a benzo. I did not do any..." + (show)

How many weeks, months or years did you take Klonopin?

johnhans | @johnhans | Nov 8, 2019

In reply to @helenfrances "How many weeks, months or years did you take Klonopin?" + (show)

@helenfrances I do not remember exactly but I was at 1mg for about 15 years and then at 1.5 for a few months. I actually went up to 2 for a few weeks before tapering off. I changed doctors and he wanted me off so I did. I was in my mid 60s at the time.

Ellen | @helenfrances | Nov 8, 2019

Thank you for sharing your experience. It takes courage to change doctors. We often become DEPENDENT on them.

Sherman | @shermananski | Nov 9, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@shermananski- HAve you ever had a heart to heart with your brother? This might help you..." + (show)

Good question. The short answer is no. We acknowledge my fathers problems but that’s about it. He’s doing well. I struggle. That’s that.

Sherman | @shermananski | Nov 9, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@shermananski- Hello. I wouldn't use the word trigger for what I experience. I am sorry if..." + (show)

I don’t think I’m uptight but have a long history of anxiety. I love yoga. It calms me down and rejuvenated me. I have less experience with meditation but I’ve always liked it. If I did more of both I’d be better for it.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 9, 2019

In reply to @shermananski "I don’t think I’m uptight but have a long history of anxiety. I love yoga. It..." + (show)

@shermananski- Words can be such a pain, lol. I call being uptight and anxious synonymous for myself. I am really happy that you have found something that calms you. Don't you think that we can always do more?