[engineerchad]

I've been diagnosed with it all! I spent 18 years accepting it. I now am medication and other drug free, I finally have my respect and peace of mind back. My self treatment was multi faceted. It includes to this day:

No meds
Daily exercise
No drugs
Eating properly/mainly forgoing pork, shellfish, anything processed (I can provide the science behind why this is all detrimental).
Learning what I can do to remain occupied in mind, body and spirit (no church BUT I've gained profound understanding of what it all means to me)
Recognize life as a gift and a lesson
Daily meditation
Monitor and keep sugar and caffeine intake in check (yes, really).
Self respect
Love of life and love of self
Rejecting anyone who tries to convince me that my mind is a problem.

Simple as this, for me. I wish anyone suffering the best of luck and, talk to your doctor always. This works great for me but many people actually need their help, I can never again trust them.

[Angie757]

i been feeling the same way lately

hi my name angie i have some problem i been depress for a year now

[marmaduke]

I admire you, have determination and much strength.
Well done.

[Webgoji]

Okay ... I haz a questions. These topics have always been so ... vague to me.

Originally Posted by engineerchad

Self respect
Love of life and love of self

How specifically have you managed these aspects? I read and hear all about that I'm supposed to love myself and have compassion with myself, etc. But I never find anything good and concrete I can use. It seems like it's always standing in front of the mirror saying "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and gosh darn it, people like me."

Any concrete methods could be greatly appreciated.

[engineerchad]

Self respect and love of life and self can only come from within. What I've come to realize is that in life, most things will not be ideal. I'm not the best at anything BUT I'm real good at at least a few things! I write well, I can do most kinds of math easily. I also have a hell of a knack for electronics. I can learn anything I set my mind to. I can be quite creative, especially when my mind is running top speed. I sleep erratically to this day but that's always been the case. I have found, recently, that confidence is a key factor to most of life's issues. My problems started with feeling socially inept. They ended after a trip to the pain clinic got me stuck under a semi and later being asked if I could watch over my grandmother as she died from a terminal brain tumor and Alzheimer's Dementia. Finding a profound obligation that I absolutely could not fail worked to turn my life around. It was my grandmother's final and best gift to trust me in that way. I still have chronic pain issues and insomnia BUT: I can manage and I can do it without any sort of medications. Many people still have a genuine need for medications. If you choose to attempt life without always discuss the best strategy with your doctor.
In further thinking: I had to alter my perceptions to obtain the real benefit. In learning that life is a lesson, I learned that even the worst always had good embedded in it even if I can only say "well now I know!" Even that is a good thing! Good luck and be safe, everyone!