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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lioness | @lioness | Apr 8, 2020

@stsopoci Love these pictures of the ducks ,geese when I see the butterfly ,s I,ll try to get a picture but they may have already come from Mexico .

bookysue | @bookysue | Apr 8, 2020

Beauty today

bookysue | @bookysue | Apr 8, 2020

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Another.

wandajo44 | @wandajo44 | Apr 10, 2020

I live alone 79 years oldnot many friends what can i do I have anxiety every day HELP

bookysue | @bookysue | Apr 10, 2020

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You are not alone - we are here.

lioness | @lioness | Apr 10, 2020

@wanda44 These are certainly trying times we are in now . Welcome to connect we try here to help people when we can with same conditions . We have a just want to talk group that is very interesting . I think we are all anxious about the now and future . To get through this we can do a lot of things to keep our self busy. Do you have any hobbies you like to do or something you did in the past that you can do now? Crafts ,sewing, crocheting , needlepoint . Or art work painting pictures , adult coloring books have a lot of beautiful pictures in them you dont have to draw the picture its already drawn but you can create what color you want to do This is not kids coloring books . Take a walk we have a virtual walking group here that @becsbuddy started . Exercises on u tube the thing now is to keep our self busy and our minds . Reading books of your favorite author . Doing crosswords or search a words. Just some things that might help you of course if your anxiety gets really bad you should contact your Dr,s office .We also have a virtual nature pictures people post to look at YouTube also has a lot of music on there to listen to Wishing you well blessings to you and come back even just to talk. take care . Happy Easter

wandajo44 | @wandajo44 | Apr 11, 2020

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when my husband diedj ni2017 i had to move into a small rented house and i left allmy hobbies behind, In this virus cannot get out also no money i need help, i will try to go out and walk, but I am recovering from shingles and in a lot of pain, thsnk you for your reply

lioness | @lioness | Apr 11, 2020

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@wansajo44 Im so sorry for your loss . It is hard enough to get through but with what we have now I can imaging how hard it is for you. Do you have your T.V. at least there are lots of good movies on there plus the Hallmark channel and I do love the game show network its 20 here for me . I have found certain ones I like to watch. You tube has a lot of things on it I hope the pain of the shingles goes away soon for you Do you have pain meds ? DOes any nerve meds help ?

wandajo44 | @wandajo44 | Apr 11, 2020

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Thank you I have a TV but cannot afford cable I just have antenna, I had some pain meds but ran out and because of the virus I cannot go out side to doctor, thank you for your reply

lioness | @lioness | Apr 11, 2020

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@wandajo44 I understand that here in Calif we are stay at home since end of March now Gov wants May 15 but through my insurance I get my meds delivered by mail . Is this a possibility for you? Also Walgreens and Cvs are delivering also you have to contact them to get on there program I understand . Do you use ice and heat for your pain ? I alternate them 15 min. each this helps me a lot .