| Oct 22, 2006 @ 5:34 PM |
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witchietoo
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Seeing a few of us have gone through some rough times lately.....
What do you do to pull yourself out of the hole and/or depression?
Just think it would be interesting to see how others handle it.
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| Oct 22, 2006 @ 5:43 PM |
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jfreak68
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You know Witchie, I think for me it is seeing my son, and spending time with my dog. For many years I have been without any pets, and for me this just isn't me. I got the dog I have now about 3 weeks ago and I have been a much happier person. Now I still have my low points and I do think I will continue to have them until may daughter is back with me, but I do know Roscoe is a very big help... I also know going for walks or riding my bike also helps a great deal as well. When I am upset I tend to withdraw from people to be by myself. Don't know if that is really a good thing or not, it is just me. But if I am upset there is one person I know I can talk to and he always pulls me out of it, gee must be a limey thing....
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| Oct 22, 2006 @ 6:05 PM |
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jackf1950
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well, all kidding aside
AA and NA are a LOT like group therapy.. and I go to probably 8-9 meetings a week...
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| Oct 22, 2006 @ 6:07 PM |
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zeno333789
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Each and every opne of us has unique and different things that we are especially good at
For me when I get down it helps to think about those tings that make me unique..
For anyone, they can look at the things that make them unique and special and focus on that...
Remember all tunnels have an end to them :)
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| Oct 22, 2006 @ 6:30 PM |
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witchietoo
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I am a lot like JF....when I had my animals, they were the ones to bring me out of it. I would take my horse and great dane, head out to the woods and just wander around. Brushing and caring for my horse always made me feel better. My dog had a way of just knowing when I needed some tlc and would just put her head on my knee looking at me with those big eyes of her's. Seeing an animals unconditional love is very uplifting to me. I could talk to them and even though they couldn't talk back, I always felt better. There is just something about being able to bury your face in a horses mane and cry your eyes out or having your dog be so excited to see you that is seems to make everything better 
I am at a place now where I can't have any pets, so it is harder at times. My other way of dealing with things is to go to one of the many parks around here very early in the morning when no one is really there yet. Find a nice quiet path and just soak in nature and release whatever is bothering me.
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| Oct 22, 2006 @ 7:25 PM |
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paintingchi
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I paint/create when I am down.
Find something you like doing and get into the "moment," get into the "zone."
It will take you through the Looking Glass, through the prtal of Time Lost...and that is a good thing. Find something you consider "edgy" and do it.
"You have to systematically create confusion, it sets creativity free. Everything that is contradictory creates life.."
-s. Dali
He was one-of-a-kind.
Indulge in your feelings, taste them, chew them, swallow them, own them.
It is what makes us human.
pc
ps... I have lived in a 3rd world country...no matter how bad it gets here...be thankful...always.
cheers! To Life!!! Viven la vida loca! Salud!
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| Oct 22, 2006 @ 7:27 PM |
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paintingchi
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portal (sorry)
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| Oct 22, 2006 @ 8:41 PM |
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suzieq0808
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I don't get down. I guess I'm PollyAnna. One of my assistants was commenting on how happy I am all the time and she wished she could be like that. It made me feel good that she said that. A couple of days later, something extremely challenging happened. I was laughing and making jokes about it. She said, "See there you go again. You're always happy and laughing even when things are bad." However, a frustrating situation that's been going on for several months happened a couple of weeks prior. I thought I'd hit a brick wall. I didn't see anywhere to go." I did get po'd -- very po'd at the people who put the road block in my path. I went for a walk -- walked for an hour. It helped some but since the situation didn't change, I wasn't all better. I couldn't go to my boss with it since he was in the hospital with a possible heart attack. He made it better when he got back to work. He's a great boss.
Guess the short story that is when I feel bad, I go for a walk. Sorry to put ya'll to sleep with my ramblings. heehee
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| Oct 22, 2006 @ 8:53 PM |
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Dovestreasure
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First things first... Wraps arms around Witchie and lets her know how much she is valued and how much we all care about her , and that we will always be here to help chase the blues away. You are a terrific lady , you have been so supportive to me during some really rough times. I so appreciate the wonderful person you are.
The blues is something I know rather well and I have been like JFreak and have crawled inside my cave and have not wanted to come out. I have withdrawn from friends, family and coworkers. I deal with it differently now. I surround myself with people who care. I vent and get my feelings out in many ways. I have found simply talking about what Im feeling is a great release, pent up feelings can only make things worse. I write, I pour my heart out in a blog , write poetry, write a short story, or write lyrics to a song. I try to keep busy and will tackle a project that I have been procrastinating about. When its done I feel a sense of accomplishment. I have also found that helping someone else makes me feel better about what I am going through and puts it all in prospective.
Another great way to fight the blues is to excercise. Even a brisk walk helps , it releases those feel good endorphins. Group therapy like Jack mentioned is a wonderful outlet, you discover that you are not alone in your feelings. My group therapy sessions for battered men and women gave me tremendous insight into myself. If you continue to feel depressed and their seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel, please consider going to a doctor. Depression is a chemical imbalance and medication can help. This next sentence is to make you laugh.... Just do not let Tom Cruise know if you are going to get meds to help.. he will talk about you on national television.
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| Jun 19 @ 5:29 PM |
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youthful42
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prozac counseling beach walking sun diet a new love
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| Jun 28 @ 6:50 PM |
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angelrenaee
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For me, i would have to say that i started going back to church on a regular basis and went back to reading all the books that i enjoy reading plus self-help and supportive informational type of books. I have been without a job since april and have been looking ever since with no luck and bills stacking, so i have had to find ways to keep my faith and my chin up and not lose myself in the stress of no job which is not usual for me.
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| Jul 10 @ 10:58 PM |
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Kenn159
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Witchiedee I hope you are feeling better these days.
Sometimes if I'm feeling down I go outside, maybe to a park in the fresh air and just try to work things out in my head, put things in perspective,count my blessings and it helps me to feel better.
Riding bicycles in the great outdoors are great to lift the spirit too.
Just know that we your MD florida family think you are pretty awesume.  
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| Jul 18 @ 4:25 PM |
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frankduffey
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Jack I used to go 14 times a week so OI know about the Group therpy thing I aways did better at small meetings or one to one I know what is said there is supossed to stay there but it seems these days it ois anot followed as full as it was back in 1987 when I fist came in Recovery I didnt know what a tretment center was because I didnt get sober in one I got sober going to meetings putting down the drink was the easy part but the hard part took me 20 years of in and out pof the program but I have 2 1/2 years now and My life is better than it was when I had 7 years and IU was stil married.Everyone around me didnt need to change I did and until I acepted that I couldnt be happy or free,
Thanks for sharing Jack
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| Aug 8 @ 2:36 AM |
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witchietoo
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Witchiedee I hope you are feeling better these days.
Thanks Ken...I'm doing ok. I wasn't that down when I started this thread, more just curious as a few of us had a few heavy issues going on at the time.
I have to admit, I am having a very hard time finding a place to recharge myself in this area. Not 5 minutes from the gulf anymore and feeling landlocked!! I miss Palm Harbor and that area a lot. Sooner or later I will find my comfort place here...just as Dove can agree with, not that many "safe" areas around here.
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| Aug 10 @ 3:02 AM |
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Dovestreasure
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Hi Witchie  Yes you are right our part of town has not been as safe as it once was, I never use to worry about walking around my neighborhood late at night. When I walk the dog I am forever looking over my shoulder after dark. You are right that there are not many places where you can commute with nature in the area that does not require filling the gas tank. I do take a drive over to Cocoa beach now and then when I want to smell the surf and sand. Cypress Grove Park on Holden Avenue is a lovely place and not that far away. The Lake is beautiful and the grounds so well kept. Its a wonderful place to stroll and think. I use to go there on my lunch hour quite a bit.
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| Aug 11 @ 4:36 PM |
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witchietoo
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Cypress Grove Park on Holden Avenue is a lovely place and not that far away.
I'll have to check that out. The problem with places like Cocoa Beach is I like to go to the beach at night....45 min ride each way kind of puts a damper on that.
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| Sep 11 @ 9:57 PM |
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KemalM
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What do you do to pull yourself out of the hole and/or depression?
It sometimes seems like my middle name is depression.
(AND I'M GONNA CONTINUE TO BE "DEPRESSED" UNTIL THEY APPROVE MY PICTURE! HELLO!)
I just stay busy, go for a walk, go swimming. Anything to avoid staying still and dwelling on my misery, real or imagined. Dwelling on things is the worst thing I can do.
Meds? Sure, I take meds. But I know I can't always count on them. I still have to "work" on my depression.
Hope this was of some help, at least.
KM
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| Sep 14 @ 1:05 PM |
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Dovestreasure
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For those needing an other outlet for depression. Their is a meetup support group that meets every Thursday from 7-9 pm at Panera Bread at Fashion Square mall in Orlando. They will be moving to another location in the mall soon that is more private. For more information and details go to meetup.com. You can talk or just listen until you feel comfortable enough to share.
Start living Depression group
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