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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camarogirl | @camarogirl | Jan 17, 2020

Thank you for these words..!!!

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BoneHead | @stsopoci | Mar 27, 2020

Got my schedule going on a daily base.
1)Wake up to a new chance at life.
2)grab a cup of coffee and look
At the birds outside.
3)have breakfast
4)go for a walk outside or walk on treadmill if raining.
5)practice on my trombone a standard.
6)work on my puzzle downstairs.
7) have lunch
8) free to read book, FaceTime with friends,take a nap
9)work on cleaning or organizing home.
10) free to read,puzzle,etc..
11) supper
12) watch a comedy or fun movie.
13) relax, shower
14) sleep
15) REPEAT

A daily schedule keeps my thought patterns positive and promotes a feeling of accomplishment.

bookysue | @bookysue | Mar 27, 2020

Take pic of birds- do a recording of trombone if you willing- we need music and nature
Awesome schedule

BoneHead | @stsopoci | Mar 27, 2020

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This is a pic I took on the big island a week ago by our place we were staying before Hawaii kicked us out. It’s a natural bird found in Hawaii and these love birds are everywhere.

bookysue | @bookysue | Mar 27, 2020

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Wow. Thank you. Awesome

lioness | @lioness | Mar 27, 2020

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@sundance. I agree good job Teresa

lioness | @lioness | Mar 27, 2020

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@stsopoci Beautiful are they in the cardinal family ?

ILoveDoodie | @ilovedoodie | Mar 27, 2020

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Holy cow, I have no schedule at all. I try to keep track of certain things I need to take care of on certain days, and I always drink coffee and pass some time on social media. Beyond that, anything goes. I admire people who are comfortable keeping a schedule. It makes me feel trapped, but I have anxiety and ADHD issues that don't help with sticking to a schedule.

Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Mar 27, 2020

doodie, I have the same issues, but i try and work on a schedule to start my day! Otherwise I seem to get lost! My work compels me to try and make sure certain things get accompolished during the day!
We all have different lives!
Sundance(RB)