What is Depression
Clinical depression is a state of sadness or melancholia that has advanced to the point of being disruptive to an individual's social functioning and/or activities of daily living....
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Combating Depression
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These are things that work to help combat depression aside meds and therapy.
1. Journaling 2. Gratitude lists 3. Daily lists of accomplishments 4. Talking honestly to friends who are supportive 5. Excersize 6. Prayer 7. allowing yourself to feel your feelings fully without acting upon them and letting them pass 8. Meditation 9. Art 10. Music 11. Reading 12. Volunteering 13. Doing and acknowledging nice things for yourself through out the day 14. 12 step programs 15. Deep breathing 16. taking advise even if you don't like what you hear about yourself 17. Eating healthy 18. Positive reinforcement, positive self talk, 19. Accurate self sight 20. Asking for help when you need it- not waiting until things are completely out of control I made this list because I see so often people asking what they can do. Feel free to add to it! Posted on 10/15/08, 01:10 pm |
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Me thinks an awful lot of people must have me on ignore... oh well their loss I guess. 
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No, I see you! I just can't think of anything to add right now, it's a very good list, and I wish more people (hint hint!!) would read and try those things!!
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It's a great list and some good reminders that we do have power over this illness if we only take it! xx
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i was trying to think of something to add too but i cant i think you have it all covered inis
good list hugs x
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I was busy.. but here goes
1. Journaling 2. Talking to peeps 3. Music 4. Working 5. Reading 6. Exercise 7. Meds 8. Thinking Positive 9. No Alcohol 10.Positive Self- Esteem 11.Setting Boundaries
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ooh I like the setting boundaries one beastie!!!
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bumpity
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I'd like to add cooking. For me it is great to make something yourself, especially when it tastes good! When it doesn't, you can just laugh it off and not have that ever again. Its great when you can cook for someone else too because you can get a reaction to something you made. If it isn't good, again, oh well... theres always a next time.
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I would love to add getting out and back in tune with nature ... Be it a walk in the park, a motorcycle ride thru the country or just hanging out in your backyard with your pets... Not only does it reguvanate your soul, but you get fresh air and sunshine... and if you include your pets they love it too ... Fall is a wonderful time ... the smells the colors all makes the soul happy
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