It has been months since it I've had a sucicidal thought.And while I know that I am not circling the drain, it is still a bit unnerving to have a suicidal thought flash in my head. Things have really been going well. I am healthy and am finally beginning to shed some of my Covid pounds. There have been many positive occasions in the past few months.A wedding, a first birthday, … [Read more...] about Why Is Depression Having Me Think the S-Word Again?
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My Depression Is Better, But Where Is Happy?
When asked how I am doing, I can once again say “I’m doing good.”I know this because I am making plans again. When I was circling the drain, I could not envision a future. Heck, I was having trouble seeing the edge of the drain. And feeling up against the wall made it almost impossible to see or feel anything. Making it through the day was often the high point.When I am really … [Read more...] about My Depression Is Better, But Where Is Happy?
How To Take Control and Use Coping Statements
If you haven’t tried coping statements lately, you are in for a surprise.Getting straight talk about using coping statements has been a goal of mine. I have seen these skills in action and wanted to be able to us coping strategies or coping statements to help me lead a more balanced life. In my situation, I want to lead a balanced life with depression. Others may be struggling … [Read more...] about How To Take Control and Use Coping Statements
Now You Too Can Use Coping Statements to Minimize Mental Health Conditions
Even those with long-term physical health conditions see the new year as a time to address their physical health and coping statements can help.Physical Health Coping Statements VS. Defensive Negative Self Talk(Negative Self Talk) I don’t feel like going for a walk –(Positive Coping Statement) “I always feel better after I get moving.”(Negative Self Talk) The gym is too far … [Read more...] about Now You Too Can Use Coping Statements to Minimize Mental Health Conditions
Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?
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 to … [Read more...] about Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?
