how do you fight depresson was The Thoughtful Thursday WLSExpress

edit - since we have another train going and this went this way - I am wondering  - how many of us do fight depression and what works for YOU and what if anything have you found that does NOT work for you

good morning TMB - how are you this morning? Wondering in what ways I can be more thoughful of what is going on around me, of what I am doing  and what others are doing/feeling/dealing with.   what can you pay a little more attention to today to make it a better day for YOU and for OTHERS

peace
Danni

Looks like we've got TWO trains today!!  I can deal with that!  It beats having none.

I've been thinking about this lately - to make a better day for me and for others is quite simple ---

encouragement. 

Seems like we take it for granted that someone who 'looks' to be doing well might actually need a "way to go" or "you're doing great" because they're masking their internal turmoil.  I think people don't ask for encouragement for themselves as it appears self-serving.  Also, once it's asked for, is it really sincere, or are they just being polite? 

One of the greatest weapons I have against depression is encouragement.  I can (and do) encourage myself, but to have someone give me that gift makes a huge difference!

encuragment is a great way to fight depression - I also use outside physical activity - both outside and active if at all possible but one or the other helps :)

odd thought on depression n overcoming and/or dealing with it

when I was heavy my docs kinda put me off like " look at u of course u r depressed, who wouldn't be" but now I get real answers n real treatment with out that

it is`also easyer dor me to say I have always faught depression, partially b/c I am winning against it right now and partailly b/cI FELT like of course I'm depressed who wouldn't be if they were this fat


I think i am going to change the name of this post - we can run the other train AND see what works for different people n depressiion - for me the combo of welbutrin and activity has worked the best

peace
Danni

Morning Danni,

Good post this morning.  I think at one time or another we all have some type of depression going on. I know I've got my share.  I think once you get depressed about one thing, you start playing mind games with yourself and boom!! You end depressed about tons of other things!! That domino effect is a killer!!  My way of dealing with "it" is sitting outside in my backyard patio and praying.  I also, listen to meditatonal music to ease my mind.  But if I need to pull a 911 on myself, it's always Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art. Elvis has a way of putting some feeling into it!  I may cry my eyes out, but the Divine One knows I need that good cleansing!

Lots of Love going your way!

Blessings,

Nina

Good Morning Yall,
Unfortunately I think I still fight depression with food. I know I should recognize it by now. But, I am human. When I do realize what I am doing I try to divert my attention to something else. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't.

Last night went & met some peeps for dinner. It was awesome. I don't see how people make in their world without a bunch of awesome peeps in it. My world would not be complete. Not just the wls issues. Just life in general. Speaking of... scale is up a few pounds. I need to get back down to business again. I can say this at the moment, I feel good about keeping 183 lbs off in almost 6 yrs. To me that is why I had the surgery.
Go out there and have a great day today. You are the only one that can do that.

I hear you on the food part-I am guilty of that too. I've been so down because of my limited mobility and how exhausted I am by the time I get home that I've been snacking way too much. I need some peep time for sure but haven't had alot lately.
You should be SO proud of keeping that much weight off for 6 years-that and your positive attitude inspire me. THANKS!

I use food too, honey. For good, and for evil. LOL. I actually think I've perfected it as an art form. How can I abuse my body because I feel like crap? Donuts? Little Debbies? Chips? What's going to get the job done of making me feel better? Hmmmm. Then I'll do it. Completely senseless act but it makes sense when I'm doing it. It's annoying to say the least. BUT how I look at it is - I don't do it everyday, it usually ends up doing nothing for me emotionally, and I move on with my day on to healthier alternatives (most of the time). I do take the time to reflect on my actions though. What I need to do is bring whatever I want to eat off plan in front of a mirror and eat it while looking myself in the eye. Yikes. Haven't gotten there quite yet. Maybe someday I will, but not today and probably not tomorrow either.

As silly as it sounds - I look at it as it took decades to perfect emotional eating. I'm banking on it taking decades to stop the madness (will I ever stop? Not bloody likely before I'm dead). But I look at it as a win because I just don't do it like I used to. I have my bad days but they're sure more infrequent than pre-op. I consider that success. Meh. Whatever. Rome wasn't built in a day. Every minute is a new chance to start over.

You've done AWESOME, Kathy! I'm so very glad you recognize your achievement. So many people don't. 6 years. SIX YEARS you've worked on healing your relationship with food. That ain't nothin' to sneeze at girlfriend! Congrats!

Well, I thought about making it more serious for thoughtful- but then I thought with all this rain we've been having and no sun, I figured we needed a fun topic instead. But I can go this way too.
For me fighting depression means getting out of the house and doing things, finding something fun to do, a funny movie to watch, a walk outside if its nice. If I'm having a stressful day at work, a quick walk around the building makes it better.
As far as others, I try to get a feel for what they need- like a funny joke or a nice sincere talk or a card if I'm not near. I like to send CD's with uplifting music to someone going through a hard time. It just depends on the person.
I've been extremely sensitive lately- getting my feelings hurt easily- which is a sign for me that my depression is sneaking back in- so today I'm going to focus on joy and fun.
Hope everyone has a great day.

depression fighting plan:

1 tsp prosac nightly
minimize stinkin thinkin
sleep (not happening yhis week!)
talk to hubby and don't let things bottle uo
remember it is okay and normal to cry

Meggie

Alissa I still have n somedays BLARE the CD you sent me 3 yrs ago after the fire when everything that could go wrong did - it heps me - some times I listen, sometimes I laugh and sometimes I sing loud n cry hard - releasing the emotions helps with stress

so keep paying attention u do GOOD work lady