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Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?

December 2, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

will Reliable Positve Coping Statements Work for depression and anxiety?

Learning positive coping statements for depression left me wondering if they really work? Is that whole mind over matter idea a "real thing?" A coping statement is a way to frame our attitude towards an event. Very often, we cannot control the event. Not having control, for me, is a big deal. I begin to feel a bit anxious. If I cannot rely on myself to be in control, I begin … [Read more...] about Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?

How to Use Coping Statements for Self-Care During the Holidays

November 19, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

How to use coping statements for self-care during the holidays and avoid guilt

How will you cope with the holidays? That is a question I am asking myself. Each year presents different challenges. When the kids were young, it was making sure Santa had time to get the presents under the tree before the kids awoke. My coping statement then was “we have done this before; we can do it again.” As the kids became young adults, the challenge was to get … [Read more...] about How to Use Coping Statements for Self-Care During the Holidays

The Startling Truth About Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

October 28, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

The startling truth about coping statements for anxiety and depression

Coping statements work! But you must say them to yourself or out loud to gain the benefit from your coping statements. Unless you know what coping statements are and why they are effective, you may not get the most out of them. I know from personal experience that this was true for me. Using coping statements began for me as affirmations. People send mental … [Read more...] about The Startling Truth About Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

My 101 Best Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

October 18, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss 7 Comments

My 101 Coping Strategies for Anxiety

Coping Statements for my anxiety and depression helps me live a balanced life. It turns out that I was using them at times before I understood what they are. For years it was unclear to me why they work. But because of my hospitalization last year for major depressive disorder, I was introduced to the science behind coping statements. As I found tools to help me with … [Read more...] about My 101 Best Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

I’m a Little Nervous This Morning

June 11, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

I am nervous about my appointment with a new Psychiatrist today

Why? I’m still not sure what to say to my new Psychiatrist. And the appointment is less than five hours away. Yes, I have made some notes and collected documents. I have my Aetna Insurance card and my drivers license. In the bathroom, I hung a large cloth bag to collect all my current prescription medication, plus the supplements I am taking. Once again, I have all the … [Read more...] about I’m a Little Nervous This Morning

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder. As I meet others with mental illness, they often tell me they feel alone.

With 40+ years of living with concealed depression, I write my blog to let others know you are not alone. Others are going through the same things.

And I write to share what I am learning so you and I can lead a balanced life.

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