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 10, 2019

In reply to @parus "@hopeful33250 Thank you as I had not thought of my walking away in this way." + (show)

@parus- Welcome back! First of all stepping back and not engaging might technically be considered a passive act, or even passive aggressive- so what? In certain instances, such as yours, it's called for. Engaging in hurtful conversations with those people who cause harm in my opinion and it is smart to step back. I very much agree with @hopeful33250. You go @parus!

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 10, 2019

In reply to @parus "@hopeful33250 Hello my cyber friend!!! Yes, you may. This has become my mantra as I need..." + (show)

@parus Pulling down the tea bag box. Which flavor would you enjoy this morning? Happy to see you here!
Ginger

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 10, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hi All: I subscribe to a blog written by Virginia Laken who was diagnosed with MCI..." + (show)

@hopeful33250 Today is today, and I will make the most of it that I am able to, at the speed I am able to, with the energy that I have available. And if not all the items on the "to do" list are checked off, it's okay. Because tomorrow is another day. Or, perhaps those things didn't need doing, anyway. A strong lady, she is. Thank you for sharing!
Ginger

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 10, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hi All: I just read an article on 10 mantras that can ease depression. I wanted..." + (show)

@hopeful33250 Number 5, without a doubt. Thank you for the list!
Ginger

Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Nov 10, 2019

“These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.”

This is a quote by poet Najwa Zebian, which I keep as my phone’s screensaver. It reminds me oh so very often, that it’s time to drop “it” – whatever “it” means to each of us.
Maybe we don’t have a choice of whether or not these “it” burdens are in our lives, but instead of carrying this weight, we drop it and start climbing out of it, and on top of it. Then...look down and see what you are capable of and how far you've come.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 10, 2019

In reply to @kanaazpereira "“These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” This is a quote..." + (show)

@kanaazpereira- Wow. This speaks so clearly and to everyone I think!

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 10, 2019

In reply to @kanaazpereira "“These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” This is a quote..." + (show)

I love this one:
“To the heart in you, don’t be afraid to feel. To the sun in you, don’t be afraid to shine. To the love in you, don’t be afraid to heal. To the ocean in you, don’t be afraid to rage. To the silence in you, don’t be afraid to break.”
― Najwa Zebian,

lioness | @lioness | Nov 10, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hi All: I subscribe to a blog written by Virginia Laken who was diagnosed with MCI..." + (show)

@hopeful33250 I just read this and what a great attitude. I have seen many Alzheimer patients in my career those that are happy and those that are mean I would say that those who are happy in there MCI and Alz. Are the ones who have not let there diagnosis define them and have always been a positive person in there life