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.
I found a lot of useful information on HelpGuide.org: http://helpguide.org/mental/depression_tips.htm
Ways to challenge negative thinking:
1. Think outside yourself. Ask yourself if youd say what youre thinking about yourself to someone else. If not, stop being so hard on yourself. Think about less harsh statements that offer more realistic descriptions.
2. Keep a negative thought log. Whenever you experience a negative thought, jot down the thought and what triggered it in a notebook. Review your log when youre in a good mood. Consider if the negativity was truly warranted. For a second opinion, you can also ask a friend or therapist to go over your log with you.
3. Replace negatives with positives. Review your negative thought log. Then, for each negative thought, write down something positive. For instance, My boss hates me. She gave me this difficult report to complete could be replaced with, My boss must have a lot of faith in me to give me so much responsibility.
4. Socialize with positive people. Notice how people who always look on the bright side deal with challenges, even minor ones, like not being able to find a parking space. Then consider how you would react in the same situation. Even if you have to pretend, try to adopt their optimism and persistence in the face of difficulty.
Ways to challenge negative thinking:
1. Think outside yourself. Ask yourself if youd say what youre thinking about yourself to someone else. If not, stop being so hard on yourself. Think about less harsh statements that offer more realistic descriptions.
2. Keep a negative thought log. Whenever you experience a negative thought, jot down the thought and what triggered it in a notebook. Review your log when youre in a good mood. Consider if the negativity was truly warranted. For a second opinion, you can also ask a friend or therapist to go over your log with you.
3. Replace negatives with positives. Review your negative thought log. Then, for each negative thought, write down something positive. For instance, My boss hates me. She gave me this difficult report to complete could be replaced with, My boss must have a lot of faith in me to give me so much responsibility.
4. Socialize with positive people. Notice how people who always look on the bright side deal with challenges, even minor ones, like not being able to find a parking space. Then consider how you would react in the same situation. Even if you have to pretend, try to adopt their optimism and persistence in the face of difficulty.
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I'll try, thanks
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very good post x x x x
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Great advice --- Thanks
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all excellent points!
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