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Edited by
Up2Us
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Mon 12/08/08 03:40 AM
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Unlike bills, taxes...etc.
Emotions sometime we do have a choose..... Sometimes don't be the victim of those emotions.... Refuse to be the victim.... smile, laugh for no reason. We still have a choice & control over some of those emotions. Enjoy life, love.... see the beauty in so many things.... If your so depressed about thinking about yourself.... then stop thinking about yourself, or circumstances for a moment. Make or be a difference in this world. Also keep in mind there are so many others that are truly suffering in this world. You can stand up for if only for a moment, and make a difference in even a small way. Help the elderly in a nursing home, the sick, the homeless. Peace Up2Us |
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Dude, I get the same way in the winter time, especially since moving to MI. The gray skies all winter get to me too.
I am considering a Light Box, to simulate sunshine, the body needs it. I am trying to stay active with things I enjoy doing, even by myself. Maybe try some service work that helps others, get the focus off self? |
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Edited by
mssilverfox
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Mon 12/08/08 04:21 AM
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I am one of those that needs the light..I had a breakdown at age 23, caused by an assortment of trumatic things, and have a history of depression about every 5 yrs. Sometimes, only a couple, I did have to go on meds for a short time. One was last yr when I lost both my husband and mom within 6 mo.. I try to stay busy and get out of the house and do some volunteer work. If I feel I need, I get some meds.
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I am one of those that needs the light..I had a breakdown at age 23, caused by an assortment of trumatic things, and have a history of depression about every 5 yrs. Sometimes, only a couple, I did have to go on meds for a short time. One was last yr when I lost both my husband and mom within 6 mo.. I try to stay busy and get out of the house and do some volunteer work. If I feel I need, I get some meds. Sorry about your lost..I lost marriage a little over 2 years ago...then my dad was diagnosed with cancer...he died in June...and now...I was told my job will not be renewed next August. It is always something...life...so I keep busy with committee work and good positive friends. Friends who can tell me if I am doing stupid things and get my act together. All my blessings these holidays. |
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Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions and well wishes.
I truly appreciate it. |
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I am from Indiana and suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder. My doctor has me tanning...he says it is either tan or move to Arizona. Since the second isn't going to happen I tan. I also take Prestique antidepression meds. This seems to help. I stopped taking it for 5 days to see if anyone noticed and EVERYONE noticed. My kids asked what was happening to me. I told them now they make sure I take it each night before I go to bed. Exercise does help some but it is the sunlight.
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Like I said before. I have never had to resort to medication to deal with it and this time doesn't fell like it's going to be any worse than normal.
We actually have some sun busting through the cloud cover today. Still cold as hell though. lol |
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Like I said before. I have never had to resort to medication to deal with it and this time doesn't fell like it's going to be any worse than normal. We actually have some sun busting through the cloud cover today. Still cold as hell though. lol |
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when I got sick and had to go on dialysis and lost my job and got divorced all in the same month I was depressed
and then I decided that depression sucks and is no fun so I decided to be happy instead. and it WAS that easy. just make a conscious decision to ignore the depression and find something to be happy about |
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Every once in a while I go through a little bout of depression for one reason or another. Personally I think males go through a little chemical cycle where they get a little more sensitive sometimes...but that's off the subject. Anyway...from my time in the military, I remember all the times and people in the past that had it way worse than I ever could. Seeing true poverty and true hopelessness. When you think of some of the people out there that are truly in danger or in situation that is completely out of their control, it makes you think that me being depressed about whatever is going on in my life is a little selfish. I don't have any right to be depressed surrounded by the love and security that I do have. You might not have as much of those things as some people do, but I guarantee you that there are many many people that wish they could trade places with you.
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....with depression ( if it happens to you ) around this time of year? I have, at times, gotten very depressed during this time of year due to a number of factors. I see all the happy families wandering around the malls and stores. I see threads here about how peachy life is for some people. I see the " bad stuff " threads as well. So I know that I am not alone in feeling the way I do. What is it that keeps you going? What do you have to do to beat the depression? I know how I deal with it, but I am curious to see if maybe someone has any other ideas that I can try. 
I am there now.
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....with depression ( if it happens to you ) around this time of year? I have, at times, gotten very depressed during this time of year due to a number of factors. I see all the happy families wandering around the malls and stores. I see threads here about how peachy life is for some people. I see the " bad stuff " threads as well. So I know that I am not alone in feeling the way I do. What is it that keeps you going? What do you have to do to beat the depression? I know how I deal with it, but I am curious to see if maybe someone has any other ideas that I can try.
I am there now.
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I get so depressed sometimes babe...
I just want to jump off a bridge.. I SWEAR!!! And when I do...I dance. I know it sounds corney.. but please, just put on your favorite music, and just dance!! Pretend your someone cool... for me... its "Flashdance!!!". I friggen become "Jennifer Beals", and just dance till im covered in sweat! When its over... I feel better! Try it sweety, what do you have to lose, but a few hunderd calories... right? SHAKE THAT THANG BABY!!!!!!!! FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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I avoid everything to do with Christmas except the cookies! It's all about the cookies! almond cresants ftw |
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Christmas used to be a big guilt trip for me, guess I always felt whatever I gave it was never enough. A few years ago I pretty much stopped doing Christmas except for the kids. I get my grandkids something and buy a bunch of toys for Toys For Tots but nothing for the adults and nobody is to get me anything. Christmas is for the kids as far as I'm concerned.
And no more guilt trips.. |
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....with depression ( if it happens to you ) around this time of year? I have, at times, gotten very depressed during this time of year due to a number of factors. I see all the happy families wandering around the malls and stores. I see threads here about how peachy life is for some people. I see the " bad stuff " threads as well. So I know that I am not alone in feeling the way I do. What is it that keeps you going? What do you have to do to beat the depression? I know how I deal with it, but I am curious to see if maybe someone has any other ideas that I can try.
I am there now.
Thanks Winx! |
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I get so depressed sometimes babe... I just want to jump off a bridge.. I SWEAR!!! And when I do...I dance. I know it sounds corney.. but please, just put on your favorite music, and just dance!! Pretend your someone cool... for me... its "Flashdance!!!". I friggen become "Jennifer Beals", and just dance till im covered in sweat! When its over... I feel better! Try it sweety, what do you have to lose, but a few hunderd calories... right? SHAKE THAT THANG BABY!!!!!!!! FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!! OK, Roberta. But I gotta warn you. I start stuff shaking and it's gonna be a whole lot of sh*t moving all at once. It ain't a pretty sight. |
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I get so depressed sometimes babe... I just want to jump off a bridge.. I SWEAR!!! And when I do...I dance. I know it sounds corney.. but please, just put on your favorite music, and just dance!! Pretend your someone cool... for me... its "Flashdance!!!". I friggen become "Jennifer Beals", and just dance till im covered in sweat! When its over... I feel better! Try it sweety, what do you have to lose, but a few hunderd calories... right? SHAKE THAT THANG BABY!!!!!!!! FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!! OK, Roberta. But I gotta warn you. I start stuff shaking and it's gonna be a whole lot of sh*t moving all at once. It ain't a pretty sight. 
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Be with the people who care about you when you can...and be with yourself when you need to be...
I doubt the same solution works for everyone, but I wish everyone happiness and peace of heart & mind...always...not just at any particular time of year. |
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Thankfully I have a couple of persistent friends who drag me out from under the rock I like to hide under ...
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