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.
From my point of view depression is a cry for help.
Here are two things that have helped me.
1.Most of us struggle with some form of identity crisis. There is a book that will help you to realize what has happened to you. Its called "Magical Child" by Joseph Pierce available on Amazon or Abes.
2. Qi Gong, or walking meditation. Just need dvd player. Easy, and effective in restoring energy and balance. This simple tool is amazingly fun and energising. Also, on Amazon, a product called "kidney yin" or yin restorative. Think of cooling energies. Depression is a big red flag that is trying to get your attention AND the attention of society. It feels bad until you find out what it wants. There is something inside of depression that has great value for you. So slowly, in my case, I am getting to know me. When this happens, depression will give you hell. This means I am on the right track for me. Push on. Express the real you. Who is that? Read Magical Child. You will not regret it. Never believe depression is PRIMARILY physical. The physical pain comes from the Mind, which is in dire need of love, healing, rest. Treat your mind like a frightened child. In doing so, you may discover how extraordinary you/we are.
Great post. Nice to read how to help. Instead of the constant I need help.
I created a new group. Its in the Mental Health section of this site.
Called, Gardening for Sanity.
Whether you live on a Farm or your a backyard farmer. Or indoor farmer. 10 acres of plants or just one house plant.
Every study has shown that a plant or plants and gardening. Are HIGHLY therapeutic.
So..... Please join!
Like you would talk to your best friend
After all, you are not your brain. You can prove this to yourself by realizing that there is a *you* that is capable of many things, one of which is your ability to REGARD the brain, and to slowly developed a rapport with it. I ask it (I call my brain (H. A. L.) to do things for me, like find my car keys, etc. After a while you befriend your mind. Get it out of the drivers seat by increasing your level of self~confidence. Start with small goals. As you get to know your worth, the mind will lessen its state of "permanent " red/pink alert. This is not crazy. You can discover another level of yourself where depression does not exist. Then you can begin to master your negative thoughts. I see my depression as a bent state. So I try to show my mind that it can walk with dignity, alongside of me, but quietly. Your brain is telling you BS because it has been filled with BS.
Dont let your mind scare you. It just wants to protect you. But it knows nothing about the pain it is causing. Be strict with your brain. It is in need of some Warrior energy. Remember, you are not depression. It is not wieghing you down. You are standing on it.
Let me know please how you liked "Magical Child"
Only do the things you love for a while. Play detective with your depression.