BobCJ

BOB NEEDS SUPPORT

Posted on 10/03/08, 01:24 am

Dear Friends:

I am sensing a slip towards depression. I have decided to put out a call for your support. I have an appointment with our pdoc, and I am taking my medcicine exactly as directed. This time, after a lifetime of affliction with this dis-ease, I am not going to try to tough it out alone. The cemetary is full of tough guys who tried that. I am no good to anybody, least of all myself, if I don't try something else. I have seen how you young people and the adults here, come together for each other. I am one of you, and I am asking you to help me. Thank You for teaching me that I am not alone, either. I love each and every one of you.

• Reply #1 10/03/08  4:13am
  
  harry1945
  http://www.upliftprogram.com/tips_...
  
  Depression: How to survive
  depression one day at a time
  By Alicia Fortinberry, MS
  
  While you're working on our comprehensive, proven 7-step program for overcoming depression, you may still hit a rough patch from time to time. Don't lose heart or feel overwhelmed and anxious because you can't just snap out of it.
  
  Instead, do just ONE SMALL THING at a time and the cloud WILL lift. Here are six quick things to try.
  
  Remind yourself of ONE thing: you are not your depression. This state of pain or panic is not an integral part of you, and it is not your fault. And it will go.
  
  Tell ONE friend how you're feeling. You may feel awkward at first, but this is exactly what good friends are for.
  
  Figure out ONE thing that someone has done that might have triggered your current feelings, and let them know not to do it again.
  
  Tell someone ONE thing they could do to meet a need of yours, whether it's inviting you out to the movies or pouring you a cup of tea or coffee.
  
  Take ONE walk today, optimally in a park or natural setting, and notice anything that strikes you're a colorful, pleasing to your senses or beautiful.
  
  Feldenkrais-type movements that promote immediate improvements in wellbeing and effective movement while stimulating the brain to learn to form new connections on the basis of function instead of habit.
  
  Take ONE minute to talk to your Higher Power, God, guardian angel or Universal Spirit--however you think of this kindly presence, even if you don't really believe in it. Offer this presence your gratitude, plea for help or even your anger-don't hold back any emotion at all.
  
  
• Reply #2 10/03/08  5:55am
  
  starshine267
  heya, gonna mail you now, hang in there!!
  Bethxx
• Reply #3 10/03/08  6:41am
  
  TwilightAngel
  WW you know how much you mean to me... You are like a father I never had and a counselor all in one... Of course you have my support and always will... Luv you lots.... xxoxoxx
• Reply #4 10/03/08  6:00pm
  
  BobCJ
  update
  
  Went to pdoc with my wife, who is very supportive. Have continued to take my medication as directed. Have accepted a reccomendation to try a different therapy called EMDR. Supposed to be good for healing old trauma. Using positive self-talk, and letting my friends know what is going on with me. Still am feeling good over all, just a little anxious about the coming therapy. Thanks to Harry and all the rest of you for the expressed concerns. TwilightAngel, you are the most amazing boss I ever worked for! I will keep you posted!!
• Reply #5 10/07/08  2:21pm
  
  TwilightAngel
  Thanx WW Glad to still have you here.... You will always be my first admin.... :) xxoxoxx No one can replace you here....
• Reply #6 10/07/08  7:01pm
  
  AWOG
  Sis is right, no one can replace you.
• Reply #7 10/08/08  3:12am
  
  kaywifh
  maybe yu needed to get to this point my friend to reveal yourself to us completely and confirm that we've seen you all along and just respected your self protection and self need to code .. luv ya .. here for ya.
• Reply #8 10/09/08  12:25am
  
  BobCJ
  Twilight Angel, all of you here, I send my gratitude. This came to pass, not to stay. It is sure better with friends, than isolating off alone somewhere!!
• Reply #9 10/09/08  6:47pm
  
  flybynight
  Hello Bob .Sorry I am late in getting here .We can talk anytime .You here . I am doing this intensive therapy as well.It is wonderful.I am willing to share some ideas with you .Remember facing the darkness is like facing the light.They are each a part of us and beautiful to behold and embrace .Just like friends .HUGS XXOO

This group is dedicated to all the teens who feel alone with their depression... I wanted to create a safe place for teens to get involved in to talk about their problems.... I hope we can talk about anything that is on your mind and feel free to private message me at any time you feel it is necessary... Luv you all very much and will always be here for you... xxoxoxx