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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 9, 2019
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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.

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@shermananski- Would you ever consider talking with him (your brother) about someone who seems to be the cause of this distance between you and your brother?

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sears | @sears | Nov 9, 2019
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@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.

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I’m 67 and have started tapering. Happy to hear you’re doing well. Are you taking any other medication now?

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johnhans | @johnhans | Nov 9, 2019
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@sears

I’m 67 and have started tapering. Happy to hear you’re doing well. Are you taking any other medication now?

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I still take my antidepressant. I find that having the right dose for that controls my anxiety. I also try to deal with any stressors as soon as I can.

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sears | @sears | Nov 9, 2019
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I still take my antidepressant. I find that having the right dose for that controls my anxiety. I also try to deal with any stressors as soon as I can.

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Thank you. I know everyone is different but the horror stories are getting to me. I will continue with an anti depressant also. Anymore success stories out there? I need positivity!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 9, 2019

Hi All: I just read an article on 10 mantras that can ease depression. I wanted to share it with you. Here is the link,
https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/therese-borchard-sanity-break/10-calming-mantras-that-can-ease-depression/?
I especially like mantra #4, “This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself at this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need.”

Will, you tell me which one spoke to you?

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Nov 9, 2019

@hopeful33250, Thank you for the mantra list. We incorporate many of these in our daily mindful meditation. I am a follower of Thich Nhat Hanh so the focus on breathing is a good one. The one that challenges me is "I am enough." It is so easy to "dumb yourself down". So a little self-gratitude is appropriate. Have a restful evening. Chris

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Nov 9, 2019
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@artscaping

@hopeful33250, Thank you for the mantra list. We incorporate many of these in our daily mindful meditation. I am a follower of Thich Nhat Hanh so the focus on breathing is a good one. The one that challenges me is "I am enough." It is so easy to "dumb yourself down". So a little self-gratitude is appropriate. Have a restful evening. Chris

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Amen!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 9, 2019
In reply to @artscaping "@hopeful33250, Thank you for the mantra list. We incorporate many of these in our daily mindful..." + (show)
@artscaping

@hopeful33250, Thank you for the mantra list. We incorporate many of these in our daily mindful meditation. I am a follower of Thich Nhat Hanh so the focus on breathing is a good one. The one that challenges me is "I am enough." It is so easy to "dumb yourself down". So a little self-gratitude is appropriate. Have a restful evening. Chris

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I agree. @artscaping. Self-gratitude is important to well-being!

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Nov 9, 2019
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hi All: I just read an article on 10 mantras that can ease depression. I wanted..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hi All: I just read an article on 10 mantras that can ease depression. I wanted to share it with you. Here is the link,
https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/therese-borchard-sanity-break/10-calming-mantras-that-can-ease-depression/?
I especially like mantra #4, “This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself at this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need.”

Will, you tell me which one spoke to you?

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Dear Hopeful,

Thank you sharing ...
I liked trying to have “compassion for ourself” .
I often get ‘stuck” and replay my faults.
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These quotes help to sustain me:

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
...........
God grant me the Serenity to
accept the things I cannot change......
The Courage to change the things I can...
and the Wisdom to know the difference.

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Parus | @parus | Nov 10, 2019

@helenfrances Replaying our faults can be crippling. One of my most harmful habits that I am continually working on. Remind myself I don't have the power to change the past nor do I have the power to ruin the lives of others. I am not that powerful so why do I allow the words/actions of others to have power over me? I endeavor to use past mistakes/failures as stepping stones to a healthier outlook. Key word "try".

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