You have to consciously be aware of the negative thoughts and learn to be more realistic and honest with yourself. For example: "Everyone hates me!" Correction: "Not everyone hates me. I understand this. However, I am having a conflict with Lucy right now. But I plan on talking it out with her and settling our differences."

I am still working on this. It is a constant battle.

I try. Its hard

I know the power of positive thinking and have always been an optimist; however, when my depression hits the point where I am done crying and I start not feeling anything, 'positive thinking' doesn't help me much. I am unable to positively think my way out of that rut.

Love this! Just need to practice it more.

Learning to replace negative thoughts with positive ones is a challenge, but it for me is really the best way to battle the thoughts that trigger downward mood swings.

very important, hard I know, but important

It helped but it's hard to be positive when you're suffering from a mood disorder you can't control

This works the best I feel. But i still need the antidepressant as well.

V good