Methodes for containing depression

[Lilya]

I´m working the steps again - it´s a lifelong process and each time I discover something new. I would like to share with you the methodes we use in my group work in the hope it will help. I also need to remind myself constantly to use them.

1. Being active in AA.

2. Using the telephone. -It´s essential to have that kind of support and talk to a trusted person in the program, a sponsor, f.ex., as soon as we feel depression emerging. It can help minimizing an attack.

3. Accepting that we feel ashamed and sharing that sentiment with others.

4. Accepting our depression like a sickness such as diabetes. -Like patients with diabetes we have to be careful and choose a propriate diet and lifestyle.

5. Using medication when needed.

6. Abstinance from drugs and alchohol.

7. Working on our spirituality on a daily basis.

(From WWL2M II, please excuse the translation)

For me it´s hard to practise these steps in connection with the 12 steps, although these methodes are simple. However, when I´ve been applying them on a daily basis I feel like a different person.

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