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Isolation and depression: Scared of the coming winter
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Dec 15, 2020 | Replies (77)Comment receiving replies
I know it's hard and winter is extra confining. I'm 70 and have that depression history. I make myself pick up my hobby and just accept the fact that I won't have a lot of communication with my husband. But my closest and best friend and communication is with Jesus through lots of time in His Word, reading and memorizing Scripture. Also a great way to get my mind off myself and my worries every day is to pick up a journal and pen and write down at least three things I am thankful for. A gratitude journal has been recommended by numerous people including my Psychiatrist!! You'll be glad you did!
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Thank you so very much for that! Please know you truly gave someone compassionate direction today!
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I have been journaling off and on during my whole marriage and it reads like a broken record, but even so, it is still helpful to put pen to paper instead of saying something I would later regret. A gratitude journal is a very good idea, and I also have seen that as one way of helping myself. I am not a religious person, but that is something I envy in people I know are, as they seem happier and cope better by "handing it over to God". I need reminders of these things, so thank you.