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Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 7, 2022 | Replies (623)Comment receiving replies
Last Monday (Oct. 31) I buried my husband of 59 years. I have also just gone through a complete hip replacement. I am alone and I am 88 years old. I want and need to stay independent as long as possible because the thought of going into one of those independent facilities is repugnant to me. I am still feeling lost and empty and staying positive is not here yet. At my age I "laughingly" say I have lived long past my sell by date. But I think that is my problem. It is hard to look ahead and be positive when you know you don't have much time left.
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You are amongst friends here
And well done on receiving your complete hip replacement
You are not too old had you been your surgeon would not have recommended your hip replacement
Now that you have it…use it😌
You will have difficult days ahead and congrats on being so independent so far
You are a strong lady,stronger than you realise.Do what I do ,just plan some little thing every day
I have just planted bulbs for the spring
Take small walks everyday
Maybe a little baking for neighbour or family,some little thing so your family will know you are coping,even though your heart is broken 😞
Keep in touch with this forum
The little family here are here for you
Remember that
God bless
Have a good today..🥰
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What I mean by staying positive is staying happy. Poor choice of word, sorry! I could tell my story from the nightmare or premonition a week before it started to 9 years later when it started getting better. I don’t look back, only here will I reminisce akin the rabbit hole. No tears, fear left can help. Scream together, know we are not in this alone! Find joy everywhere you can and hang on.