[Juls]

Snd,

Don't be a victim. One of the things common to people who are depressed and have low self-esteem is we tend to see ourselves as victims, with things happening to us, not us causing things to happen. Even when your life is bad, you can still take control, you still have choices.

I choose not to overburden people with the details of my life, because if it's overwhelming for me, I know it will overwhelm them. I come here and talk, or I talk a little about things, enough to get some support, but not so much as to drive others away.

We can actually create rejection for ourselves, and then feel bad that we are being rejected.

Think of one good thing you can do for yourself everyday, and then do it. Even it it's just sitting outside in the fresh air for a little while. Compliment yourself, you are a person who is worthwhile. you have strengths and good qualities. God does not make mistakes, people make mistakes.

I hope I am not coming on too strong, but I used to make myself a victim. I had to learn how to change my thinking.

Juls