what do you do on really bad days?

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Registered: 12-10-2003
what do you do on really bad days?
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Thu, 12-11-2003 - 8:00am
i have been having a really bad week and i'm wondering what to do. i have no support sysytem so i have to go thru this alone. please help by offering any suggestions as to what you do when things get difficult. share anything you do to make yourself get thru the day , no matter how small. not only will you be helping me , but also evryone else who needs a little help making it thru the day . thanks a million ... miriam


Edited 12/11/2003 8:40:13 AM ET by prchanty
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Registered: 09-05-2003
Thu, 12-11-2003 - 10:07am
hi miriam,

i know that when i'm feeling bad, i often compound it by being disappointed in myself for feeling bad. first, let yourself feel how you feel -- let it out, forgive yourself, baby yourself. then find something, ANYTHING, that will lift your spirits -- a book you want to read, a manicure you want to get, a friend you want to reconnect with, a goal you want to set...focus on smaller, more managable things while you trust that your pain WILL subside.

i know it's not that simple with depression, but don't overwhelm yourself with huge things. i don't know your whole story...are you on medication? do you have a therapist? are you working or doing something to distract yourself? let me know if you get a chance...and try to be kind and loving to yourself.