I was feeling pretty low for awhile now..... and I think I may be coming out of it.

No one thing fixed it for myself. BUT - I did do several small acts of kindness..... donated to a food bank, helped out a sick/elderly person and then the thing I liked best was.....

I saw a group of girl scouts selling cookies at a grocery store. I like the carmel delights. I went up and asked one of the girls what her favorite kind of cookie was - she said thin mints. I bought one thin mint and one carmel delight. I paid for the two boxes, then I kept the carmel delight and handed the box of thin mints to the girl and said that they were for her and walked away to the sound of four little girls all going "awwww".

It cost me a couple of bucks to make that little girls day. And it warmed me heart a ton.

I think charity is one way for me to kick myself out of my darkness.

[bazzinga1990]

Originally Posted by Useless Me

I was feeling pretty low for awhile now..... and I think I may be coming out of it.

No one thing fixed it for myself. BUT - I did do several small acts of kindness..... donated to a food bank, helped out a sick/elderly person and then the thing I liked best was.....

I saw a group of girl scouts selling cookies at a grocery store. I like the carmel delights. I went up and asked one of the girls what her favorite kind of cookie was - she said thin mints. I bought one thin mint and one carmel delight. I paid for the two boxes, then I kept the carmel delight and handed the box of thin mints to the girl and said that they were for her and walked away to the sound of four little girls all going "awwww".

It cost me a couple of bucks to make that little girls day. And it warmed me heart a ton.

I think charity is one way for me to kick myself out of my darkness.

You are such an awesome person dude! Giving is one of the best things we can do.

~Ashley~

Originally Posted by bazzinga1990

You are such an awesome person dude! Giving is one of the best things we can do.

~Ashley~

{hides his cookies....} Okay, I am on to you. You can have ONE cookie.

[bazzinga1990]

Originally Posted by Useless Me

{hides his cookies....} Okay, I am on to you. You can have ONE cookie.

Haha No really your a really good guy! I think we forget to let people know how awesome they are when were dealing with depression ourselves.

~Ashley~

[gayleggg]

You're a great guy, Useless Me. What some sweet things to do.

[SeekerOfLife]

Way to go!!! You are an awesome man! I am so proud of you! I think you have found a terrific key to fighting depression. Give to others. I find that when I am doing something helpful, I usually forget about my own pain. Amazing.....

[Marla500]

I love it! and you are so right, that positive human connection goes such a long way, there is far too little of it in our daily lives. thank you for sharing this!

Originally Posted by Useless Me

I was feeling pretty low for awhile now..... and I think I may be coming out of it.

No one thing fixed it for myself. BUT - I did do several small acts of kindness..... donated to a food bank, helped out a sick/elderly person and then the thing I liked best was.....

I saw a group of girl scouts selling cookies at a grocery store. I like the carmel delights. I went up and asked one of the girls what her favorite kind of cookie was - she said thin mints. I bought one thin mint and one carmel delight. I paid for the two boxes, then I kept the carmel delight and handed the box of thin mints to the girl and said that they were for her and walked away to the sound of four little girls all going "awwww".

It cost me a couple of bucks to make that little girls day. And it warmed me heart a ton.

I think charity is one way for me to kick myself out of my darkness.

That's awesome....
Doing for others sets your soul to rights....good for you.
Sometimes it cost nothing to help someone less fortunate than yourself.

Altruism does a lot for depression....if you are at the point where you are able, of course.

(so when is the name-change happening?)

[Altered Moment]

Yeah he doesn't seem to be to useless to the girl who got the cookies.

[Frankbtl]

Hi UM, that was SO, SO, SO considerate!!! You ARE awesome!!! Often it's easy to forget what a big difference seemingly "small" things can make to others. You're an inspiration!!!
Alison

[mulan]

I'm very pleased that you are feeling a little better.
You did sweet things these days.
Helping the others is surely one way of feeling usefull.

I hope that you continue to feel better.

[sparkles1]

I find it very helpful to give to others that can not afford the things I am blessed with. That was a great idea with the girl scout! I was down for awhile also but am slowly getting out of it. Giving is great medicine!

[Maria38Divine]

UM, I'm so proud of you! Giving is certainly a great way to make us feel connected and purposeful.

Hmm, I think you've awakened my sweet tooth