Been away for a while

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Registered: 04-01-2003
Been away for a while
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Wed, 08-01-2007 - 11:00am
Im back after a few months and getting depressed again. Im really worried about everything. I dont want to die but I have fears about it all the time. I guess I just wanted to come back and vent. Thanks
Jessica
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 08-01-2007 - 1:15pm

Welcome back, Jessica! I am sorry to hear about the depression returning. The good news is that you did well for a long period of time.


Is there added stress in your life? Have there been major life changes? What has happened to trigger the return? Be kind to yourself. Dump any extra stress & make sure you have plenty of *me* time.


You KNOW that this can be overcome. Use your past experience to help yourself today. The methods you used to cope are still there. Put them into action. Call your pdoc or *t* if you need to talk or your meds need adjusting. Keep busy & distract yourself from the thoughts of dying. As always, we want you to be safe. Click on the Resources link @ the top of this page for emergency help if the thoughts to harm yourself become overwhelming. Focus on the positives in your life. When we get down, we have a tendency to forget our good qualities & our accomplishments. Make a list & refer to it often.


Reach out to a friend. Make a coffee date. Visit the library. If you are a spiritual person, connect w/ your house of worship. You CAN get back in balance with time & patience.


GL & GBU! Keep in touch. (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 02-12-2004
Thu, 08-02-2007 - 11:14am

Heyyy Jessica,


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