I got out of the hospital yesterday. been feeling pretty good sicne I have been out- yesterday was a little stressfull unpacking things and getting re-aquainted with my rooteen, but today I'm okay- slighlty annoyed that my new lion king dvd is blue-ray, and my dvd player can't play those, but I re-ordered it on prime and the new one's coming tomorrow.

I made sure it was the regular one this time

[Deilla]

I feel a little upset. But the person I'm upset with just isn't worth it.

[will19]

Was busy this morning. I got a renewal notice from my auto insurance company. I decided to do a search for other carriers and look at their rates. I decided to make a switch, since the other company's policy is much less than what I have now.

Lately the days seem to be nicer to me. Things have been going OK and people seem nicer to me than before. I hope this keeps up.

[Breaking Dawn]

Difficult at the moment.

[regretful]

I am fortunate in some ways, as I think we all are...so today, despite the depression, I'm counting my blessings and doing what I can to focus on positive thoughts - this is due to my wife telling me yesterday that I am always jumping to catastrophic conclusions...so I'm taking her suggestion to heart. It all stemmed from me lamenting some of the regrets that I've had, like not spending more time with my dad when he was alive. And when I shared that thought with her, she said, so astutely, realize that some day these days will be gone too, so appreciate the time we have right now. It was an important lesson for me. So, positive thoughts - avoiding those thinking errors that I'm prone to (mostly catastrophizing and fortune-telling). And, as always, wishing all of you well in you personal battle with this unwelcome monster.

[will19]

Originally Posted by regretful

I am fortunate in some ways, as I think we all are...so today, despite the depression, I'm counting my blessings and doing what I can to focus on positive thoughts - this is due to my wife telling me yesterday that I am always jumping to catastrophic conclusions...so I'm taking her suggestion to heart. It all stemmed from me lamenting some of the regrets that I've had, like not spending more time with my dad when he was alive. And when I shared that thought with her, she said, so astutely, realize that some day these days will be gone too, so appreciate the time we have right now. It was an important lesson for me. So, positive thoughts - avoiding those thinking errors that I'm prone to (mostly catastrophizing and fortune-telling). And, as always, wishing all of you well in you personal battle with this unwelcome monster.

Very good post here! I feel like it's so true to me about the catastrophic thinking. Thinking about my health is what's catastrophic thinking is for me. I always worry about it, even though doctors have assured me that I'm alright (physically, that is, but not emotionally!). That kind of thinking, I guess, comes from me being alone and worrying that if something goes wrong, I'll have to deal with it by myself (I had a post about that on the Premier Poo-Bah forum). Also, some years ago, my sister had put pressure on me to move in with her because of that possibility. It made perfect sense to me of what she had been implying, but moving in with her or being in her area is the very last thing I want to do.

[Deilla]

I didn't sleep well last night so I'm very depressed today.

[Buffy01]

Lately my family and their friends has been putting me down a lot. It causing me to feel depressed all the time.

Originally Posted by regretful

I am fortunate in some ways, as I think we all are...so today, despite the depression, I'm counting my blessings and doing what I can to focus on positive thoughts - this is due to my wife telling me yesterday that I am always jumping to catastrophic conclusions...so I'm taking her suggestion to heart. It all stemmed from me lamenting some of the regrets that I've had, like not spending more time with my dad when he was alive. And when I shared that thought with her, she said, so astutely, realize that some day these days will be gone too, so appreciate the time we have right now. It was an important lesson for me. So, positive thoughts - avoiding those thinking errors that I'm prone to (mostly catastrophizing and fortune-telling). And, as always, wishing all of you well in you personal battle with this unwelcome monster.

May be you should google for some self help books on keeping your focus on the here and now. Your wife is right, some day these days are gone as well. The only thing you really have is the "now-moment".

Originally Posted by will19

but moving in with her or being in her area is the very last thing I want to do.

You are probably right. Google for books about how to get rid of health anxiety and stick to it when you have found the right book for you.

[Kelly68]

I'm grateful to have a place to share things here. I'm having more downs than ups... I don't see a lot of ups. I listen to an interesting podcast on youtube every other day or so. I'm stressed out and feel depressed. Since my car broke down, I lost the job but I was aching so badly I realized it's again not realistic to think I can work. But, some make think it fortunate to at least have disability income, but I may lose that soon. And where I live is temporary and also my one son is about to lose his housing too.

[xIxAmxSadx]

This week has been bad depression wise... last week was great... this week... pretty awful. Numb, no motivation, heavy, tired, low, exhausted, drained... I hope things look up next week....

[Breaking Dawn]

I had a successful day yesterday, though very difficult. Today started out very emotional but I'm feeling better now.

[Deilla]

I'm tired and it's late but I might have to clean litter boxes. I hope I have the energy.

[will19]

Today was another pretty nice day for me. It seems like the times have been fairly nice to me lately. I did cleaning in the morning. The real good news I got was a note from my doctor (I had asked) saying that I can resume my activities. I sent him a picture of the area on my face where I had the procedure. I personally thought that it looked good from the self-care I did for it. But I was surprised that I could resume my activities so soon.

Also I got some money in the mail that I was expecting and a little booklet from my sister that I was anxious to read.

It's nice to have some great days like I've been having lately after I had been though a lot of cruddy times since I left my job last June.

[Deilla]

I'm sad and disappointed.

[hvert]

Feeling a little more optimistic today. A few weeks ago I found out I had uncontrolled diabetes. My body is used to high sugars so now that I am in a more normal range, I'm exhausted. It makes me wonder how much of my mood was related to physical issues.

[Cocosurviving]

“Hey

Ron here...

While it would be nice to just take a long vacation or check out of work each day for a few hours, most of us have limited time and opportunities to relax. However, we usually do have 10 minutes here and there throughout the day.

There are several ways you can relax in just 10 minutes or less. Do this a few times a day, and you’ll find that you might not need that long vacation.

Use these methods to relax in as little as 10 minutes:

1. Meditate. The benefits of meditating are many. It’s incredibly popular right now but has been around for thousands of years. Experts often claim that even just one minute of meditation per hour is enough to gain benefits.

2. Control your breath. Your breath is one of the few parts of your physiology you can control. Slower, deeper, breaths will help you to relax. Focus on the feeling of your breath passing through your mouth or nostrils. Count your breaths if you find that helps.

3. Visualize a peaceful scene. Our moods follow our thoughts. Think about something pleasant, and you can expect to experience a more enjoyable mood.

4. Spend time with your pet. Pets are a blessing. They require little and ask for even less. They’re always happy to see you. Cuddle up with your pet and notice how much better you feel. Your pet will love the extra attention, too. Don’t have a pet? Borrow a friend’s pet.

5. Talk to a friend. Call up a friend, or even better, have a face to face. A few minutes spent chatting with a trusted confidant can do wonders for your stress levels. You’ll also be maintaining your relationships.

6. Take a short walk. A long walk is even better, but if you only have 10 minutes, a short walk can help a lot if you’re feeling stressed. Pay close attention to your surroundings while you walk. It will keep your mind off your challenges for a few minutes.

7. Listen to music. Music has an amazing ability to alter one’s mood. Think of a few songs that will put you in a mood you’d rather feel. Listen away! If you don’t happen to have those songs available at the moment, YouTube has just about every song available for free.

8. Chew gum. Chewing gum has been shown to be an effective reducer of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. Many people like to blow bubbles, too. You can lower your stress and amuse yourself at the same time.

9. Sit outside in the sun. Relax for a few minutes on a nice day and enjoy the sun. The warmth on your body can be a great mood booster, and you’ll get a nice dose of vitamin D, too.

10. Write down everything that worries you. One way to be less stressed and anxious is to write down everything that’s bothering you. Get it out of your system and down on paper. By externalizing it, you’ll often find that things aren’t quite as bad as you thought.

If you’re regularly feeling stressed, it’s important to do something about it. Not only is it miserable to feel stressed all the time, but it’s terrible for your health.

If you want to relax, make time for it each day. Ten minutes can be enough to take the edge off your stress levels. Don’t allow 10 minutes to go to waste. Use them to relax!

Ronald Smith
Rare Disease Story Shirt”

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[will19]

Not much of a day and nothing much going on later. I planned on a one hour bike ride later in the day but it looks like I might not go. It's raining outside. My sister called and we didn't talk very long.

[will19]

This afternoon had a happy ending. I was able to go on my bike ride after all. And I sold my flat-screen TV that I didn't need to a nice guy.