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Cvdeb

ditto what Arizona said! Thanks for sharing that .... is very helpful and insightful. something I can use! Another tool!!!!!!

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Cvdeb,

That post was wonderful, thank you for sharing.

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I can say that it is a slow process for sure. I get impatient and I want to get better more quickly because sitting with the pain is so hard. Full on fetal position hard sometimes. But I will let myself go into that position and just breathe through that pain. Feel numb, maybe cry if it comes, sleep. Since I've gotten on medication, that hasn't happened as often, but it still does.

I am working this program. I'm only on session two, but I found session one and two invaluable. I'm sure the others will be too.

Posting here helps so so so much. I write even when I don't know if anyone will read it. If you are shy to post, and reading here helps, then do that, but maybe try journaling in a book. Writing helps so much.

Mindfulness meditation works the best for me of all of the tools. Every minute of every day I keep trying to stay present with whatever I'm doing or feeling. I try not to project into the future or the past while at the same time dealing with things that I know affected me in the past, or that I need to deal with in the future. I hope that makes sense. Maybe this example will help: While I'm staying in the present, I notice that I have a memory of something in my past that causes a sudden burst of pain/regret/fear. Staying in the present, I call a friend/journal/paint whatever that pain is and let it go as best as I can and refocus on the now. Process it as best as I can. When I go into the future and worry about how I will make my car payment/where will I live when I'm old/will this depression last forever mode, I really really have to stop myself and be very clear that I'm being abusive to myself. All I can do is make the arrangements I can make today, and let it go. Tomorrow I'll do the same. And the next. That's a promise I've made to myself and actually a gift of this bout of depression.

I also like what Bear said. I can't stand to be ignorant of topics that are important to my life and so I've educated myself well on the subject. If you have a computer, then the world is open to you to learn more about depression.

Lastly, no matter how bad I feel, I believe in myself (I believe in myself even when I really don't-- fake it till you make it thing). I believe that I'm worth this fight. I might feel worthless and horrible at times, but those feelings are like waves on the ocean. They flow up and down, come and go. Underneath the ocean is this place..... much deeper. When I'm caring for myself, and doing what I know I need to do to get better..... I can access it intermittently. Not always for sure. But that place is peace. Just peace. It's a place that's more precious to me than happiness.

Hope this helps someone.

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Bear,

Thank you for sharing your story with us. There are many people within this support group that share the same questions and concerns as you.  We are all a group of individuals who support each other.

If you look to the left of the screen under "TOOLS" you will find many supportive tests.  These tests are not diagnostic tools and are not a replacement or substitute for a physician's advice. The purpose of these tests is to prepare you with information that you can present to your physician. When you're finished the test, you can either print your Final Report or email it directly to your doctor.

We also have developed a Depression Program. Each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly advise that you work slowly through the program and not jump ahead.

These tests may or may not be for you but they are "free".  If you have any question or concerns with our “TOOLS”, you can contact us at support@depressioncenter.net. Many members have commented on how helpful the program has been. Work slowly and thoroughly through the program and post your progress and concerns.

We do know what you are going through and can be of assistance.

Please continue to strive forward and lean on us for support.

Josie, Health Educator

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Hi....

I am new to this website, but I am not new to depression. First of all, I am doing as much research as possible on the subject. I like being informed. The more I know, the more I feel empowered to do something about it. I found this website in my research and I plan on going through the lessons.

I have been seeing a counselor. Although she helps, by kicking my butt back into reality and out of self-pity land, she really hasn't told me anything I don't already know. My husband seems to think that I am resistant to help, change, therapy... whatever you want to call it. In some ways I may be. I have been this way for so long, even though I want to get better, the thought of changing is terrifying to me.

I have gone on medication (again) because I truely believe I have a chemical imbalance in my brain and the medication helps. It helps.... the hard part is up to me.

I am trying to be more mindful. Meditaion is not something I signed up for and it's not really my kind of thing, but I am willing to try being in the here and now. My mind seems to always be full of "what-if's" and questions and thoughts.... the hard part is concentrating on what I am doing at the moment and not letting my mind wander off into all of those unknowns.

I have vowed to start taking care of me...even if I just start with the little things. Like, taking an amount of time for myself, just to soak in the tub and relax.

I am taking it one day at a time.

I know that I will have good days---

and I know that I will have bad days---

For me, the hard part is focusing on the good days. But, that's what I am trying to do.

I hope that helps.

~Bear2

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Members,

There are many lurking members who take advantage of the support provided throughout the site. Let's share with them!

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