What do you do?

[CFFosterAngel51]

Hi All,

I've been doing fairly well this past week, and I've been thinking about staying doing well. I know that when I eat right and force myself to be with my friends, I do better. Also, accomplishing little tasks that need to be done instead of leaving them helps me to feel better. I especially know I need to do these things when I don't want to.

What do you to help prevent the depression from getting bad when you're feeling good? What warning signs make you kick into motion to prevent having a problem?

In Him,
Kristen

 

[junezephyr]

Well, I can always tell when the depression tries to creep up on me again, because I notice the change in my thoughts. When I'm doing well, my thoughts are focused outward (on other things than myself) or are more positive. When my thoughts start gearing towards my feelings and my self, I become less stable. I've noticed that my thoughts are the driving force of most of my depressive states.

If I feel it coming on, I speak scripture to myself and claim my right to joy. I try to get involved in activities that take my attention *off* of myself, for it's difficult for me to be focused completely externally and to be worried about my feelings at the same time. I usually have to make the choice not to live by my feelings, as they can be extremely deceptive.

Eating right and avoiding excess sweets and refined carbohydrates always helps me as well. My energy levels seem to be more positive and my focus is much clearer.

Being goal-oriented is great. They can provide motivation, and when the accomplishment comes, it's well worth the time.

I hope you find the joy that is yours!

 

[CFFosterAngel51]

Well, I can always tell when the depression tries to creep up on me again, because I notice the change in my thoughts. When I'm doing well, my thoughts are focused outward (on other things than myself) or are more positive. When my thoughts start gearing towards my feelings and my self, I become less stable. I've noticed that my thoughts are the driving force of most of my depressive states.

Yes, I've noticed this too... when my thinking is skewed, this usually leads my mood more.

If I feel it coming on, I speak scripture to myself and claim my right to joy. I try to get involved in activities that take my attention *off* of myself, for it's difficult for me to be focused completely externally and to be worried about my feelings at the same time. I usually have to make the choice not to live by my feelings, as they can be extremely deceptive.

At the start of the feelings, I usually forget that my feelings lie to me. However, when I get my thoughts straight, I remember this. I too have tried to read scripture - I find myself gravitating to the psalms. Are there any particular scriptures that stand out for you and help a lot?

Eating right and avoiding excess sweets and refined carbohydrates always helps me as well. My energy levels seem to be more positive and my focus is much clearer.

I stink at this one.

Being goal-oriented is great. They can provide motivation, and when the accomplishment comes, it's well worth the time.

I hope you find the joy that is yours!

Thanks for reminding me of these things.

In Him,
Kristen

 

[Taylor43]

Just keep reachingout and seek help if you need to. God does heal but at times he heals when not expected there are no time limits

Good for you to rely on the bible and prayer that is the most important thing to do.

Depperssion and things are real and there is a stigma still.

Hugs
Taylor

 

[RuthD]

Hi All,

I've been doing fairly well this past week, and I've been thinking about staying doing well. I know that when I eat right and force myself to be with my friends, I do better. Also, accomplishing little tasks that need to be done instead of leaving them helps me to feel better. I especially know I need to do these things when I don't want to.

What do you to help prevent the depression from getting bad when you're feeling good? What warning signs make you kick into motion to prevent having a problem?

In Him,
Kristen

I usually take a bath or a shower or put on some good music. I play with my birds. I go to Blessings Exchange here on CF.

 

[rushingwind62]

When I notice I am getting depressed I get out of the house even if I don't want to. I use to isolate myself and that is not a good thing to do. I go for walks, go to the mall, or just go for a drive. I have also learned to talk to others. If you hold things in they only fester and seem worse than what they are.

 

[AWorkInProgress]

Hi All,

I've been doing fairly well this past week, and I've been thinking about staying doing well. I know that when I eat right and force myself to be with my friends, I do better. Also, accomplishing little tasks that need to be done instead of leaving them helps me to feel better. I especially know I need to do these things when I don't want to.

What do you to help prevent the depression from getting bad when you're feeling good? What warning signs make you kick into motion to prevent having a problem?

In Him,
Kristen

Heya sister,

I just enjoyed an artistic process which is theroputic.

Write "Morning Pages" to help unload all the thoughts in your mind. Also gives you a look at your conciousness. Do not fear the depressing parts. Just say what is on your mind in the morning.

Others talked about taking a walk.

Lastly is when you have something in your heart. Grab a pen/pencil and paper. Let it out as a poem, lyrics for a song, or whatever. Share a part of the book on it.

If you conceptualize launching a project, you will begin to understand the issue of overthinking. Think of your project as "the arrow of desire." Imagine yourself eyeing the bull's-eye, pulling back the bow--and then thinking about it. Worrying about it. Considering whether you are aiming exactly right or whether you should be smidgen higher or lower. your arm begins to get tired. Then your aim begins to get shaky. If you manage to finally shoot the arrow, it does not sail with confidence and strength. You have that in your vacillation about exactly how you should shoot. In short, you have mistaken the beginning something with ending something. ...
...You have denied the process of making art because you are so focused on the product: Will this be a bull's-eye? We forget that intention is what creates direction. If we aim with the eye of our heart--"That I desire to do"-- then we aim truly and well.

http://www.amazon.com/Walking-this-World-Julia-Cameron/dp/1585421839

Give it a shot. Sometimes it helps opens the door to the heart and soul. Better see what has wounded your soul.

 

[.chrys.]

I remind myself I need a NEW START:

N -- Nutrition. Make sure I'm getting Omega-3s and Tryptophan.
E -- Exercise. Always helps to take a walk.
W --Water. Consume 1 ounce of water for every 2 pounds I weigh.

S -- Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine. Get outside, make some vitamin D. Get the melatonin working at the right time of day instead of confusing my body clock.
T -- Temperance in all things. If I'm overloading one area of my life, I need to balance it out.
A -- Fresh Air. Get the lungs working.
R -- Rest. Ensure that I'm getting enough rest (for me, this is at least 8 hours a night, and I must get to bed by 10:00 pm.)
T -- Trust in the Divine. This probably should be first as it is so important.

 

[junezephyr]

I remind myself I need a NEW START:

N -- Nutrition. Make sure I'm getting Omega-3s and Tryptophan.
E -- Exercise. Always helps to take a walk.
W --Water. Consume 1 ounce of water for every 2 pounds I weigh.

S -- Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine. Get outside, make some vitamin D. Get the melatonin working at the right time of day instead of confusing my body clock.
T -- Temperance in all things. If I'm overloading one area of my life, I need to balance it out.
A -- Fresh Air. Get the lungs working.
R -- Rest. Ensure that I'm getting enough rest (for me, this is at least 8 hours a night, and I must get to bed by 10:00 pm.)
T -- Trust in the Divine. This probably should be first as it is so important.

I really like that!

 

[CFFosterAngel51]

I remind myself I need a NEW START:

N -- Nutrition. Make sure I'm getting Omega-3s and Tryptophan.
E -- Exercise. Always helps to take a walk.
W --Water. Consume 1 ounce of water for every 2 pounds I weigh.

S -- Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine. Get outside, make some vitamin D. Get the melatonin working at the right time of day instead of confusing my body clock.
T -- Temperance in all things. If I'm overloading one area of my life, I need to balance it out.
A -- Fresh Air. Get the lungs working.
R -- Rest. Ensure that I'm getting enough rest (for me, this is at least 8 hours a night, and I must get to bed by 10:00 pm.)
T -- Trust in the Divine. This probably should be first as it is so important.

This is awesome! May I share it with others not at CF?

Kristen

 

[.chrys.]

I think it is really a wonderful program for living, and for maintaining one's sanity. Admittedly, this "program" was not designed by me. It was something I learned through health seminars at my church.

I see no reason for not sharing it. Certainly, I would not claim it as my own, however.

~Witness

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Thought I'd bump this up with some of the recent posts of struggles. If you have other things that have helped you manage, please add them.