yes, depression includes a lot of negative thinking, and part of the treatment is to really try to change that to positive thinking. Sometimes that homework is also to come up with at least one positive thought every hour. Some might think that the lifting of depression comes before the positive thinking, but actually the positive thinking helps lift the depression.

okay, so, one positive thought about my self..... I try my best, even if my best is just some little thing that other people might think is nothing
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i've had to do this before. it's hard. my therapist also makes me do a DAILY list of 10 things i'm grateful for or that made me happy that day. that can be really hard, too. just keep in mind they can be really simple things you like about yourself, they don't even have to be physical.

we can all find things good about us how about you made it this far so u must be smart and strong

love 12 steps for this gratitude list is always so important in addiction we tend to be in self pity

I'm usually stuck when it comes to these kinds of assignments.
What the f%&k do I know about myself?

I like that you work hard on healing and growing, that you show me change is possible.

A couple of you have posted, but not said anything that you like about your self. come on, think of something. :)

I like that I try to help people no matter what. Sometimes my mom gets mad that I'm always on the computer, but it's worth it.
:D -Racheal

Nice one, Rachael. Sounds like me--always on the computer, LOL. ;)


Anyway, I responded to this in the Depression Group, but I'll post it here, too:

1) I'm highly intuitive and empathetic
2) I'm good at singing and acting
3) I'm intelligent and resourceful
4) I'm good at putting my thoughts and feelings into words, especially when writing
5) I'm good with kids and animals
6) I have a vivid imagination
7) I am calm in a crisis
8) I have an odd sense of humor that seems to kick in unexpectedly
9) I seem to have a built-in lie detector (LOL)
10) I am caring about people in general and am quick to help others

I think this is a good place to let me guys and girls know what I like about them.

Rachael is good at making people smile.

Christopher has a wonderful imagination

Cody was brave in being the first one to let me know that there were others with me besides myself

Daniel is fantastic at making people listen

Vincent is very persistent

Chris11 is good at handlng pain

Chris16 ensures that we get our needs met

Victoria is very empathetic

Chris 30 allows me to attempt tasks that I think are too difficult

Michael is the best protector I could hope for

Professor is brilliant is analysing issues and studying

I am good at not judging other people

Sorry I knew I forgot someone,

Danielle is brilliant at expressing herself using a variety of creative measures like drawing, painting, dancing.

I'm really smart and the bigs cant tell me what to do all the time.
Missy