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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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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 28, 2020
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@stsopoci

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.

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Hello @stsopoci

I so appreciate you sharing your daily schedule (and the great photo). It sounds like you have a plan to deal with this, I admire that!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 28, 2020
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@sundance6

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)

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So true, @sundance6, there is not a "one-size-fits-all" answer to the way we spend our time. I also appreciate the schedule, but I must admit it doesn't always work for me.

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BoneHead | @stsopoci | Mar 28, 2020
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@lioness

@stsopoci Beautiful are they in the cardinal family ?

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Also called Quaker Parrot, feral Monk Parakeets in the U.S. were first recorded in New York in 1967.

Although it is an invasive species, there has been little data showing a negative impact on either native species or agriculture. It is, however, often considered a nuisance as groups are very noisy and messy in foraging.

Its large, communal nests of sticks are easily identifiable and are often built on support poles of electrical lines.

A group of parakeets is collectively known as a "chatter" and a "flock" of parakeets.

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BoneHead | @stsopoci | Mar 28, 2020
In reply to @stsopoci "Facts Also called Quaker Parrot, feral Monk Parakeets in the U.S. were first recorded in New..." + (show)
@stsopoci

Facts
Also called Quaker Parrot, feral Monk Parakeets in the U.S. were first recorded in New York in 1967.

Although it is an invasive species, there has been little data showing a negative impact on either native species or agriculture. It is, however, often considered a nuisance as groups are very noisy and messy in foraging.

Its large, communal nests of sticks are easily identifiable and are often built on support poles of electrical lines.

A group of parakeets is collectively known as a "chatter" and a "flock" of parakeets.

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I love them 😍

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charmal | @charmal | Mar 28, 2020

Do you have side effects wiyh lexapro

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BoneHead | @stsopoci | Mar 28, 2020

I’ve been on lexapro for 7-8 years and various side effects have appeared. Of course, everyone is unique so it has a different effect on people. None of my symptoms has been bad enough to discontinue. I did have several weeks of bad feelings about myself. I supplement these dark moments with 40-80 mg of propranolol that lowers my blood pressure. Again, that’s me. I’m GAD and react to events with a lot of sensitivity and emotion. I calm myself with propranolol if I need to.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 28, 2020
In reply to @stsopoci "Facts Also called Quaker Parrot, feral Monk Parakeets in the U.S. were first recorded in New..." + (show)
@stsopoci

Facts
Also called Quaker Parrot, feral Monk Parakeets in the U.S. were first recorded in New York in 1967.

Although it is an invasive species, there has been little data showing a negative impact on either native species or agriculture. It is, however, often considered a nuisance as groups are very noisy and messy in foraging.

Its large, communal nests of sticks are easily identifiable and are often built on support poles of electrical lines.

A group of parakeets is collectively known as a "chatter" and a "flock" of parakeets.

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@stsopoci Here in Belmont shore part of Long Beach we have green parrots they chatter constantly and live in the palm trees . I couldn't find anything else to see if they are related to the Quaker Parrot but it just calls them green parrots.

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ILoveDoodie | @ilovedoodie | Mar 28, 2020
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@charmal

Do you have side effects wiyh lexapro

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I have never tried Lexapro. Maybe look up possible side effects on RX.com or the manufacturer's website.

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charmal | @charmal | Mar 28, 2020
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@stsopoci

I’ve been on lexapro for 7-8 years and various side effects have appeared. Of course, everyone is unique so it has a different effect on people. None of my symptoms has been bad enough to discontinue. I did have several weeks of bad feelings about myself. I supplement these dark moments with 40-80 mg of propranolol that lowers my blood pressure. Again, that’s me. I’m GAD and react to events with a lot of sensitivity and emotion. I calm myself with propranolol if I need to.

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Thats really good

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charmal | @charmal | Mar 28, 2020
In reply to @ilovedoodie "I have never tried Lexapro. Maybe look up possible side effects on RX.com or the manufacturer's..." + (show)
@ilovedoodie

I have never tried Lexapro. Maybe look up possible side effects on RX.com or the manufacturer's website.

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Thank you

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