Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
Depression
1. Clear head I write this now feeling good and my mind clear. And I think thats the first rule, try to develop strategies with a clear head.
2. The World has Stresses and Problems. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Even chose knowledge, problems, and the ups and downs of life. Realize that others have problems, and try not to think of them as unique or unfair, bit issues to address.
3. Do what you can. The Jets football team, supposed to be good, turned out to be terrible, a 1-5 record and the quarterback a disappointment. Amid constant criticism the coach prepared for the game this week and the team played well just losing in the last seconds. Will he get fired, probably, can the team qualify no, but he put these things aside and just said, I will do the best I can, motivate my players and prepare and do my job to the best of my ability.
I was experiencing money problems but just worked to do my best and have seen some improvements. ,
4. Recognize that successful people look forward not back. Try not to be overly critical about past things. The only purpose self-criticism should have is doing things better. Look at the smaller picture Sometimes there are large problems. And then just concentrate what you can do or control.
5. Work to get up in the morning. If you have a tough time, work on it, and realize that chemical balances may be messing you up
6. Exercise and eat good foods. Junk can affect how you feel and tire you out.
7. Change and influence Dont spent a lot of time trying to change people (it doesnt work) and try not to let what a person says or feels about you change you. You have a critical mother, let her be angry, unhappy, etc. and just dont let her bring you down. Be calm, realize her behavior comes from her own insecurities and problems.
8. Do charity and help the world. Measure yourself in how good a person you are. I went up three times to see a family member, it was a 4 hour drive rouindtrip but it felt better doing it.
1. Clear head I write this now feeling good and my mind clear. And I think thats the first rule, try to develop strategies with a clear head.
2. The World has Stresses and Problems. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Even chose knowledge, problems, and the ups and downs of life. Realize that others have problems, and try not to think of them as unique or unfair, bit issues to address.
3. Do what you can. The Jets football team, supposed to be good, turned out to be terrible, a 1-5 record and the quarterback a disappointment. Amid constant criticism the coach prepared for the game this week and the team played well just losing in the last seconds. Will he get fired, probably, can the team qualify no, but he put these things aside and just said, I will do the best I can, motivate my players and prepare and do my job to the best of my ability.
I was experiencing money problems but just worked to do my best and have seen some improvements. ,
4. Recognize that successful people look forward not back. Try not to be overly critical about past things. The only purpose self-criticism should have is doing things better. Look at the smaller picture Sometimes there are large problems. And then just concentrate what you can do or control.
5. Work to get up in the morning. If you have a tough time, work on it, and realize that chemical balances may be messing you up
6. Exercise and eat good foods. Junk can affect how you feel and tire you out.
7. Change and influence Dont spent a lot of time trying to change people (it doesnt work) and try not to let what a person says or feels about you change you. You have a critical mother, let her be angry, unhappy, etc. and just dont let her bring you down. Be calm, realize her behavior comes from her own insecurities and problems.
8. Do charity and help the world. Measure yourself in how good a person you are. I went up three times to see a family member, it was a 4 hour drive rouindtrip but it felt better doing it.
9. Like a lot of people, I feel good when things are going well, and down when they are not. However, recognize that you don't always get prompt or immediate feedback. I was having some financial struggles, worked hard, came up with ideas, but nothing happened. Ultimately the things I worked hard on it did help but it took a while.
10. If you can deal with it, get feedback and try to improve using suggestions from brighter people than you. For men particularly, we don't like asking for help but sometimes you need to acknowledge problems and ask for other's help working for solutions.
(please don't take my numbering as arrogance or telling people what to do. I am a little ADD and it helps to organize my thoughts).
11. You like family and friends but try not to require them to validate you.