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runningfree · 02-08-2005, 06:49 AM

Take it one day at a time.
This is a great thought and it is helpful except for the times when your mind and body race for thoughts of what will be tomorrow and on ward
Don't expect too much too soon.
Set realistic, doable daily goals. These are also great words of wisdom to live by these would mean that one is receiving success in this process.
Take part in activities that make you feel better.
Do not underestimate the power of laughter. It's hard to feel depressed when you're laughing. This is the most beneficial but it still needs to come from within and laughing and taking part in activities can happen and I do make them happen, but they are not necessarily felt. Really felt and that is what I struggle with.
Seek out people who are supportive and helpful. This is the most difficult because there are not many available and how do you go about finding them. I mean the ones that are truly supportive and truly caring of a situation. HELP WANTED: Friend who really will care and not leave or be selfish. Needs to be able to deal with a person with negative, self destructive thoughts and feelings. Please callSomehow I don't think that an ad would do it, but how else do you put your self on the line and need someone?
Stick to your treatment plan; for example, take your medication as prescribed and keep your psychotherapy appointments.This is the plan that is the easiest to go with. It just doesn't seem to do it all the way. I am so worried that this is as good as it gets and this would not be very good.

Thanks for the advice...I think I have much more to do, but it is not looking very rosy.

02-08-2005, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
runningfree Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pooh Corner, USA Posts: 116	Take it one day at a time. This is a great thought and it is helpful except for the times when your mind and body race for thoughts of what will be tomorrow and on ward Don't expect too much too soon. Set realistic, doable daily goals. These are also great words of wisdom to live by these would mean that one is receiving success in this process. Take part in activities that make you feel better. Do not underestimate the power of laughter. It's hard to feel depressed when you're laughing. This is the most beneficial but it still needs to come from within and laughing and taking part in activities can happen and I do make them happen, but they are not necessarily felt. Really felt and that is what I struggle with. Seek out people who are supportive and helpful. This is the most difficult because there are not many available and how do you go about finding them. I mean the ones that are truly supportive and truly caring of a situation. HELP WANTED: Friend who really will care and not leave or be selfish. Needs to be able to deal with a person with negative, self destructive thoughts and feelings. Please callSomehow I don't think that an ad would do it, but how else do you put your self on the line and need someone? Stick to your treatment plan; for example, take your medication as prescribed and keep your psychotherapy appointments.This is the plan that is the easiest to go with. It just doesn't seem to do it all the way. I am so worried that this is as good as it gets and this would not be very good. Thanks for the advice...I think I have much more to do, but it is not looking very rosy.