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.
When I left for college, I left a boyfriend that I loved dearly. We had that "perfect" relationship. Everything was wonderful. I was at my highest point that summer. We shared so much happiness. At the end of the summer, he signed a messenger bag that I was having all my friends sign. His message was simply a list of things that made us happy.
It's important to think of happy things during our bleakest hours, of course, and sometimes that seems impossible to do. I keep my list of "happy things" handy should I need a little pick-me-up.
Please share your list of things that make you smile, and remember to keep it close for when you need it most.
- Picnics w/ fireworks, lightning, rainbows and hot air balloons. Yes, Kenneth and I went on a picnic just outside of the city one night. It was near the 4th of July, so we had fireworks in one direction, a rainbow from the passing storm in another, the lightning from the strom in another and a hotair ballon. It was incredible.
- Making/watching things grow. I breed livebearing fish and keep aquatic plants. Seeing tiny baby guppies or new leaves on a plant makes me smile.
- My family. While frustrating at times, I do love spending time with them.
- New goals. I changed my major and moved to a new apt. I switched from Civil Eng to Bio Sci. For some reason Chem and Bio make me happy, and I do very well in those classes.
- Ducks
- Water
- Sailing
- Frisbee
- Flowers
- Spring rain
It's important to think of happy things during our bleakest hours, of course, and sometimes that seems impossible to do. I keep my list of "happy things" handy should I need a little pick-me-up.
Please share your list of things that make you smile, and remember to keep it close for when you need it most.
- Picnics w/ fireworks, lightning, rainbows and hot air balloons. Yes, Kenneth and I went on a picnic just outside of the city one night. It was near the 4th of July, so we had fireworks in one direction, a rainbow from the passing storm in another, the lightning from the strom in another and a hotair ballon. It was incredible.
- Making/watching things grow. I breed livebearing fish and keep aquatic plants. Seeing tiny baby guppies or new leaves on a plant makes me smile.
- My family. While frustrating at times, I do love spending time with them.
- New goals. I changed my major and moved to a new apt. I switched from Civil Eng to Bio Sci. For some reason Chem and Bio make me happy, and I do very well in those classes.
- Ducks
- Water
- Sailing
- Frisbee
- Flowers
- Spring rain
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All my animals
My farm
My mother
Rainbows
Dancing
Riding (horseback)
Being creative
The smell of lilacs in the spring
My dog
My family
Good music
An unexpected compliment
Kisses from Jeffrey
The laughter of children
The smell of fresh cut grass
My children
Fresh hot coffee
Spring - new things coming to life
My extended family at DS
My wonderful fiance who puts up with my CRAP!
Sex
Sex
Sex
Did I say Sex
and more Sex
Hubby is gonna be happy when he gets home.
hearing the birds sing in the morning
watching the sunrise or set w/a loved one
the smell of fresh roasted coffee
feeding the birds at the ocean or park
the sound of rain on a tin roof in summer
rainbows
seing baby animals and watching them grow
new flowers in the spring
the waterfalls in the versheries
swiming naked under the moonlight/stars
camping and canoeing
listening to music from my childhood...singers like john denver, simon and garfunkle, earth wind and fire, john lenon
Grandchildren, my dog, getting funny e-mails..... that's as far as I can go.
My animals give me the biggest smiles
-seeing my doggy stretch and show me her belly
-watching her strut her stuff when we're walking (she's got the cutest butt)
-waking up in the middle of the night feeling all 4 animals leaning against different parts of my body (can't move but it still makes me smile)
-watching my calicos race all over the house..
-watching my guinea pigs 'popcorning' because they are so happy
-watching the guinea pigs do laps in their condo
-watching my rats ride their wheel - taking turns
-my DS friends
-anything chocolate
-Elton John music
my kids (sometimes! lol)
when a baby first learns to giggle and can't stop, till it goes to a cry.
when i open the door to ggirles room and ask them "y'all see the moon last night? wanna see it tonight?' and moon 'em..as they yell NOOOOOOOOO GAMMMMMA!!!!!! rofl
when they fight in the backseat and i turn the mexican station up full blast and dance crazy at every light..embarrass them into slience. lol
my dog posse..esp the wiley one.
that found $20 in your jeans
right b4 a summer storm, air elcetric and sky yellow/pink
when i make someone laugh with or at me
silly, silly people
when i hear the voice or a passed loved one in my mind /heart
when my car is clean and shiny, flyin down the hwy, music loud, sunroof open
all my beautiful bitches i've met here..strong, loving women, that demonstrate to me..the definition of WOMAN, at it's finest.
i hear dead people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rofl
smiles from strangers
honest laughter
a warm hug
a knowing look from a stranger when the kids are acting up in public:)
a note to tell someone i'm thinking about them(before they find it)
a sholder to cry on
a soul cleansing laugh with a good friend
a hand to hold ( be it a child, or a loved one)
a comfy couch, blanket and sappy movie on a rain day
getting a compliment unexpectedly
I better stop now before I bore you allHEHEHEHE :):):):)
-My sweeties voice, his eyes, his smile
-Singing ot the top of my lungs with the kids in the car (singing too of course)
- A rainy day
- An e-mail from a friend
- Memories of good times... looking foward to making new ones
..my two girls..the smell of lilacs..fast food after drinking..freestyle music from back in te day..amazing sex..bald Mexicans in bomb cars that check me out when I look at them..and Anthony when we're having a good day.
Kindda random list, but honest.
a friend reaching out
a child's smile (so genuine)
My baby laughing
my Iris growing (from grandma's garden)
walking barefoot in the grass
Early morning summer sunshine on my shoulders
hearing the Talking Heads on the radio- or the Cure..or Ramones- stuff that is obscure now
Chicken and Noodles with mashed potatoes
A nose kiss from my selective Chihuahua
A good book and a bubble bath!
A hug from Alec (the 4yr old)