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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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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 11, 2019
In reply to @merpreb "@gingerw- Good for you. When my twin sister was alive she was poison to everyone, but..." + (show)
@merpreb

@gingerw- Good for you. When my twin sister was alive she was poison to everyone, but mostly to herself. I actually barred her from visiting me in the hospital when I had my first cancer. She knew everything medical. I couldn't have that around me.
I'm learning to let go of my past because I'm not sure how long this cancer will take to get the better of me or something else will so I have to move with time, and that is always forward.

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@merpreb We don't have time for poisonous people. I have three siblings who are basically banned from my life, by my choice, due to their actions/words. After I get my care plan this Friday, an email will go out to my siblings advising them. It's for information, especially for the forms all drs ask "has anyone in your family been diagnosed with....", not a solicitation for sympathy or comments.
Ginger

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 11, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "@merpreb We don't have time for poisonous people. I have three siblings who are basically banned..." + (show)
@gingerw

@merpreb We don't have time for poisonous people. I have three siblings who are basically banned from my life, by my choice, due to their actions/words. After I get my care plan this Friday, an email will go out to my siblings advising them. It's for information, especially for the forms all drs ask "has anyone in your family been diagnosed with....", not a solicitation for sympathy or comments.
Ginger

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Good plan, @gingerw. I hope it works well for you.

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Parus | @parus | Nov 12, 2019

@gingerw Cheering you on!!! I have done the same thing. At least I was brave enough to do so and not try to hold on to something that has never been there to start with. No bad attitude with my choice-just the way it is and I am happier for doing so. The eldest of 3 sisters finally stood up and took control for her own well being.

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Parus | @parus | Nov 12, 2019
In reply to @merpreb "@gingerw- Good for you. When my twin sister was alive she was poison to everyone, but..." + (show)
@merpreb

@gingerw- Good for you. When my twin sister was alive she was poison to everyone, but mostly to herself. I actually barred her from visiting me in the hospital when I had my first cancer. She knew everything medical. I couldn't have that around me.
I'm learning to let go of my past because I'm not sure how long this cancer will take to get the better of me or something else will so I have to move with time, and that is always forward.

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@merpreb You go girl...it is the spunk and encouragement from others here that has helped me more than anything else. Yeah team!!!

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 12, 2019
In reply to @parus "@gingerw Cheering you on!!! I have done the same thing. At least I was brave enough..." + (show)
@parus

@gingerw Cheering you on!!! I have done the same thing. At least I was brave enough to do so and not try to hold on to something that has never been there to start with. No bad attitude with my choice-just the way it is and I am happier for doing so. The eldest of 3 sisters finally stood up and took control for her own well being.

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@parus- Good for you. People need to learn that they can't abuse, walk all over us!

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Nov 16, 2019
In reply to @parus "@helenfrances Replaying our faults can be crippling. One of my most harmful habits that I am..." + (show)
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@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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Thank you for words of encouragement, Parus
We all are ‘works in progress.”

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Nov 16, 2019
In reply to @parus "@sears I had no problem with the cessation of benzos. Have not regretted doing so as..." + (show)
@parus

@sears I had no problem with the cessation of benzos. Have not regretted doing so as life is so much healthier and brighter in comparison to being numbed out.
I have also noticed that when reading comments the horror stories far outweigh the successes. Why I stopped reading all of the horror stories. Be encouraged and know there is a better life on the other side of benzos.

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Anen!

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sears | @sears | Nov 16, 2019
In reply to @parus "@sears I had no problem with the cessation of benzos. Have not regretted doing so as..." + (show)
@parus

@sears I had no problem with the cessation of benzos. Have not regretted doing so as life is so much healthier and brighter in comparison to being numbed out.
I have also noticed that when reading comments the horror stories far outweigh the successes. Why I stopped reading all of the horror stories. Be encouraged and know there is a better life on the other side of benzos.

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How did you taper if you don’t mind my asking?

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Parus | @parus | Nov 16, 2019

@sears I started by halving the 2 mg. tablet for a few days and went with how I was feeling. I didn't follow any particular plan. Sorry as this isn't much help. We are all different. Are you working with a doctor in the tapering. I did not and went with how my body was feeling. I did not have any problem. I missed having it to turn to when things became rocky as I had been on the medication for several years. Once I realized how much brighter the word was and that I was more creative than I had been while taking it. I did not know I had been in such a fog. How is it going for you??

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sears | @sears | Nov 16, 2019
In reply to @parus "@sears I started by halving the 2 mg. tablet for a few days and went with..." + (show)
@parus

@sears I started by halving the 2 mg. tablet for a few days and went with how I was feeling. I didn't follow any particular plan. Sorry as this isn't much help. We are all different. Are you working with a doctor in the tapering. I did not and went with how my body was feeling. I did not have any problem. I missed having it to turn to when things became rocky as I had been on the medication for several years. Once I realized how much brighter the word was and that I was more creative than I had been while taking it. I did not know I had been in such a fog. How is it going for you??

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Yes I’m working with a doctor. I was switched from Xanax to Valium. So happy to hear you’re doing well. How long did it take? I just want to be done with whole thing! And thank you for responding!

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