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agserra1 on Depression
Sunday, December 07 2008
Saw a program about positive reinforcment .. it is Christian based .. but I tried it today and have found it helpful ... so I wrote myself this letter to read each day , or whenever I feel like it ...
Dearest Adrian -
You are a great person and will succeed in whatever you do in this life .. you are strong and brave .. you are... Read more
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agserra1 on Depression
Saturday, December 06 2008
Hello - Learned soma relaxation techniques .. EFT .. A tapping method used to help me refocuse and lower my pain and anxiety ..
My therapist taught me two .. I am posting the easiet of the two first .. it is simple and hopefully will help you to relax and refocus your energy ..
First you get nice and comfy as best... Read more
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agserra1 on Depression
Friday, October 17 2008
Having my two dogs is one of the best treatments I know in my world .. they not only provide companionship , but comfort .. I know it is a topic with most who have an illness and has been documented that pets can increase your "happiness" level ....
I know mine have , and taking them for walks , tending to their needs helps me remember... Read more
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agserra1 on Depression
Sunday, October 12 2008
Hello - I love this quote by Earnest Hemingway, a great storyteller , who like we here, suffered from depression ... I want to share it with you .. and in memory to a fellow CPer , who decided she could no longer stay here with us .... to Carla ...
"No man is an island, entire of itself; Every man and woman is apiece of the continent,... Read more
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agserra1 on Depression
Saturday, October 11 2008
Well, was really up about going to the meeting , until I woke up this morning .. it is like a wave just washed over me .. and I am now getting those racing thoughts again .. I just cannot get comfortable .. I was so relaxed, kept focused on my daily chores, and really felt okay with it .. now I am grumpy, my head is foggy , and my chest is... Read more
