[DOWNINNATICK]

Hi Group, this is my first posting. I've replied to a few, but I was afraid to post myself, it's easier to help others than me. I've been so depressed for so long, and I suffer from daily headaches and back pain, I don't know how long I can handle it. I've been going to counseling, and he feels I need more, so I found this site and many have said what I feel, so I think I made the right choice here. I also told him about this site so maybe others can join this family.
Can others tell me what they do to feel better about themselves and not feel so down?

[(JD)]

Distraction from negative thinking is one way to get through a tough time.
There's a sticky post at the top of Psychotherapy Forum, 10 common cognitive distortions, that will help to evaluate your thought-behavior connections.

This is a great place to be; take your time and try the waters.

[splitimage]

I find having good professional help, helps me enormously. I see a psychologist and a psychiatrist and am on medications. Last year when I was seriously depressed, I made a point of going out every day to get a tatte and somekind of pastry. It got me up and out of the house and was something I could look forward to every day, so I'd suggest doing something every day for yourself that you enjoy, even if it's just something small.

Welcome to PC.

--splitimage

[Justgiving]

I think that to help others is a way to help ourself. So that is very good.

Welcome to PC.

[gimmeice]

Hello downinnatick, nice to meet you. I try to treat myself with something I really like when I am feeling really down, it usually helps a least a little bit.

[Clandestine]

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I agree with splitimage. Find a way to distract yourself from negative thoughts, be it cooking/baking, playing online games, going on this forum, watching DVDs, et cetera. Another way is to make a CD compilation of feel-good songs and play it whenever you feel down. You may include upbeat music and such. ;]

Lol, I suggested a lot but I haven't done any of that as I am having the same problem you have. I'll probably heed my own advice of making a CD complilation ;]

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[DOWNINNATICK]

I want to thank you all who replied to my posting, I will try to do something for myself, but I don't feel I deserve it. Plus I suffer from server headaches daily, that keep me from doing too much. I listen to Native American music, as well as sounds of nature, whales and ocean surfs to help to relax. Maybe going to PT for a few weeks will help me get out of the house, as well as going to counseling.

Thank you all again, I wish you all great fortune and happiness.

Big Hugs to all

[Doh2007]

I'm so glad you found us. This is a terrific place to talk about what's going on and get support and encouragement. I'm on meds for my depression. It was a matter of getting the right combination. I prefer solitude in real life. Psychcentral keeps me from being lonely.

[Fuzzybear]