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Give me some postive comments to help me through the day
Posted by womanofwisdom • 2/28/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: depression, down, friend, positive, sad
Its not a great day for me! Ive renegaded onmy promise not to be depressed. Im trying to think positive. What would you say to your best friend if they were having a down day?
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Although this doesn't replace medication and therapy (which you may still need), the best antidote to depression is physical activity.
Participate in organised gym classes and sports matches if you have some money, or spend time every day in independent jogging or swimming if you don't.
Physical activity has two great advantages: i] it stops you lying around feeling tragic and 2] it raises the level of endorphins in the body which lasts even after the physical activity stops. Even if you cannot be bothered getting out of bed, make SURE you run, swim or do something active every single day.-
I read this after I did some digging. You are right. Ive become a lazy blimp!!!!! Maybe I do need medication as well as meditation!!!
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Thanks 4 ur kind words
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I would say 'cheer up! It could be worse, you could be dead!' But then my friend and I have a rather morbid sense of humour
Just try and focus on the positives of the situation, everything that you think is bad must have some small part of it that can be twisted and turned into something more positive. I'd also say that if you're feeling low then just go and do something that you enjoy to cheer you up- shopping, eating junk food, etc, there's bound to be something there that will take your mind off of your depression.-
Yes I could be dead. Go read my blog. No one can be more morbid than me.thanks for your comments
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I would say, "Cheer up, hard times are definitely normal, they'll make you stronger. In the end, everything is gonna be alright!"-
you were right
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I would say to focus on your breath, don't try to take big ones, just pay attention to the natural rhythm within. Don't add mental words, just feel your inner body. Now, still breathing consciously, tune in to the sounds around you. Hear birds, cars, etc. Recognize all of it with no judgment. Just enjoy existing.
Hopefully after a few moments like this, your mind will stop convincing you to feel negative. We choose what we feel. Choose to feel alive:)
p.s. our thoughts are usually lies, tune them out (or at least question their validity)-
Great positive breathing yes forgot to.
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I recommend meditation for you
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Thanks! Ive been meditating for ten years!
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I recommend working the neuron and the heart.-
wasa neuron!is it a woman who is neurotic?
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I just say dammit and get on with it, I always win-
Thanks me too. Though at the time it may not seem like it!
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Soak yourself in a hot bath.
Listen to soft music alone with low volume.
A cup of tea
& Be Patience-
Yes I will definetly do this! Patience yes must remember
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Slow down-
I know this one.I thought I was going too fast!!
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Hi Thanks
All great comments. If you had followed my blog you would see that I got out of it. Thanks everyone for your care.Do pop by my blog you are all welcome.Ill put the kettle on then!!
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I did visit your blog and left a comment. Hope it went through.-
Yes thanks just read them. Very insightful.I know where the depression came from its just transforming it isnt it. Not getting stuck in the reality of it. Realising its an illusion.Im trying to be honest about my feelings and its quite hard to admit to being depressed.Im ok now.pop by again for a cup of t.
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@womanofwisdom - You're welcome. People who visited my blog always felt cheery after reading or seeing the videos!
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must remember to look more often
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First, don't beat up on yourself about it.
Second, find something to distract yourself, ideally something active and involving other people so you stop thinking about yourself. Could be a good time to browse the discussion board for light topics to contribute to.
Or do something that needs concentration.
And finally, put some lively music on, play air guitar and/or dance.-
The playing guitar worked
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I highly recommend some kind of exercise. Yoga is a good choice b/c it works your mind and body. Also, do stuff you love. It will make you feel good. Also, avoid stuff that makes you feel bad. For example, the news can be depressing. I wouldn’t watch it.
If you like, stop by my blog for some laughs. I suggest my work related posts.
You’re not in this alone.
Peace,
JB-
i stopped by your realy great site. But was unable to leave a comment. Server problems.thanks
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It will pass and things will again sound good! You have a beautiful daughter who depends on you! And you have such a wonderful creative talent that has and will serve you well.
Go for a walk and let the naturally beautiful intricacies of nature speak to your creativity and balance.-
i have a daughter? who is she? will she want money for education and clothes?
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I'm so confused! ack!
Ha Ha I'm sorry for some reason I thought you had a child, I have no idea why!
Believe me if you did have a daughter she would want all that and more! -
Im relieved. Perhaps it was the one I should have had! Maybe its you. Do you need adopting.You look very nice.Is that picture you? We should all have an eccentric adopted mother!
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lol... yup it's me. Adoption is great! But I have to warn you before you make this very important decision... with me comes... 13 grandchildren, 4 kids, one hubby, and a cat!
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I would say, instead of combatting the negative energy, you should let it flow through you, and listen to it, it has something to tell you....and I would say, your familly is where your heart is.-
what family?did you read my blo
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I would say take every day as it comes. Don't worry about tomorrow so much. Tomorrow will come on time worry about today you can only control today.-
thanks shilley
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I read it, but I re-read it I case... For me a familly is not a blood think, it is about peoples that cares about you or that you cares about...
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thanks
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These are some things I use:
Physical activity is great - a run or jog or brisk walk always cheers me up.
Thinking of those millions of people who have it worse than me(and who would work twice as hard to get half as much) is always a great way to jolt me out of my lethargy and get me going.
Doing something nice for someone else is a great way of feeling good about myself. Just something small - helping someone across the road, lifting groceries into a car for someone....simple small deeds- that makes me feel better about myself.
A dream chart of things I want to accomplish and a glow chart of things already done- both are super ways of motivating me even though my darkest days.
Hope they help and good luck!-
OOh sound lovely i shall do them all.Love the dream chart. Do read my blog as I have now come through a lot since posting this.thanks
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this too my friend...shall pass...-
it did! hope you stop by and read my new blog. thanks
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50% of the time things are actually much better than you think...-
its true
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he he he
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I hope you're feeling better. There is usually some wisdom in how someone is feeling. So what I try to see is what the mood is telling me, as in, "What wisdom do you have for me, (specify mood)?" Be well. -
I hope today is a better day for you.
I've suffered with depression for twenty years, on & off.
What gets me through the bad days is distraction - finding something absorbing to do like reading, playing an online game or something.
I know that problems need to be dealt with to be solved (with counselling or medication), but if it's just the occasional 'down' day, with no real reason then taking yourself out of the sitch & having a bit of fun can work wonders.
~ By the way, I called by your blog & couldn't find any posts.-
hope you look again.try again I have several
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List the good things that happened to you today from a smile from a coworker, grocery checker, or a person in the street, to getting a parking spot close to the entrance of a errand stop. It is the simple things that begin to turn that depression around -- that does it for me generally. When all else fails, do something nice for some one. -
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Oh, and I wanted to remind you to celebrate your successes every step of the way in your journey Even small success, this helps to foster an "attitude of gratitude" as they say. I hope you're feeling better today:)
(I guess this goes along with what lynnh96005 said)-
thanks so much
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I would say, that all of us have our days like this. But what i would do is that i would start doing something constructive. When i'm on my laptop, i would improvise on my blog's design and layout. Maybe even go publish my stories on Digg.com.-
thanks will have a look at digg.com
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Don't analyse too much just for today. People go through bad patches. It is only in this century one is supposed to be bright, bouncing with energy and projects. I had a very worthy pal who was always smiling even when the world collapsed around her ears (no,she never took drugs) and with her resolutely sane attitude drove us all crazy. Its ok to be fed-up from time to time. Moderation in all. Be good to yourself as well. Watch the birds (yes, even in the city there are some), watch a river or a cat, imagine the universe as it works this very instant.
I'm not telling you to sink deeper into depression, and I hope you are treating it.
All will be well.-
ooh thats good advice. i spend all day analysing. i will try to stay focused
im having a good day too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well, I suppose now that you seem happier...you may want to drop by at my blog, www.universaltruthoflife.com, a scientific motivational blog that will make you wonder if feeling anything but happy is worth it!
Always will be happy to help out. I will add you as a friend....not just online, but even otherwise.
Have a blessed, beautiful day! You are so much more than you think you are. Peace!-
thanks my friend love your site
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Stay in the now, stop 'thinking' and analysing (it perpetuates it) get doing something that you can lose yourself in, walk in Nature and notice the beauty.
It is easy to give advice but sometimes when you are 'in it' it isn't easy to do any of these things - just focus on 'right now' and be kind to yourself. :-)-
Looking at your site cheers me up!
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"What would you say to your best friend if they were having a down day?"
I'd probably slap them around the ear and then say something along the lines of, "For Christ's sake, cheer up you miserable git. And drink your bloody pint, innit?" -
sometimes that works!hope it works for you when you are down.
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I would say to my friend if they were down. Mentally put a arm around yourself and tell you that it's okay to have a tough day. Now, let's go back and look at what was good about it. I just came out of chemo and it works. Even though, I was in a lot of pain. I found many wonderful moments and it was all good.
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