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Posted 10/17/2013 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
What do you do on a daily basis that helps you fight your depression? Do you meditate? Eat a certain comfort food? Read scripture? Exercise?

My biggest hurdle of every day is the dreaded bath. If I can take a bath then I'm on the right track. My daughter works at a bath store where you can customize your own lotions, bath gels, sea salts, etc. I just recently let her convince me to try some out. I'm in heaven every morning with my wonderful smelling shave gel. It sounds so stupid and small but it's true! I don't dread a bath anymore- I look forward to it. This at least puts me on the right frame of mind for the day.

What are your daily defenses?

Michele
Posted 10/17/2013 1:09 PM (GMT 0)
Mine are meditation and staying in the moment. If I can get a shower in the morning, I do better too. Trying to keep a positive attitude helps me a lot...

Great thread Michele, I am curious to know what others do too. Have a great day!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/17/2013 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
Exercise, definitely.

Before I get out of bed, I stretch and breathe.

I try to avoid foods I shouldn't eat. When I win that battle, I feel better. When I lose it, I feel worse.
Posted 10/17/2013 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
Michele wonderful thread!

I wash with Dove soap. Something about it makes me feel pretty. It is a new addition to my life, not from my past and gives me energy to face the new day.

I even was my face and hands with it through out the day to reenergize!

Plus mindfulness, and meditation.

Peace
Trina
Posted 10/17/2013 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
I like to set goals for myself. I try to set goals that are easily accomplished. I also feel better when I've spent good quality time with my kids. I try to not get caught up in my anxieties by doing activities that I enjoy. I'll walk with the kids, cuddle with one of the kitties, cook an elaborate meal, read, watch a good movie. The big thing for me is avoiding the negatives in life be they negative people or negative situations.
Posted 10/17/2013 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
I hear ya AV. I'm trying so hard daily to avoid anything negative. Today I actually put myself first in everything I did- it was nice. The last two days have been hard but I made it through.

I have another confession- I'm an emotional eater. So when things get real bad, I allow myself three golden double stuffed Oreos. I always make sure they are in the house!
Posted 10/17/2013 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
How 'bout fortune oreos?
Posted 10/17/2013 10:48 PM (GMT 0)
Oh those sound wonderful!
Posted 10/17/2013 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
We could give them two fortunes and call them "double stuff"... LOL>....
Posted 10/18/2013 10:40 AM (GMT 0)
I just saw that recently too.
Posted 10/18/2013 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Michele

Yes, great thread. First, I always wake up first, so I have quiet time to put thoughts in order...xcoffee and list of things to do (but never very long-or I set myself up to fail)...this is when I pray, maybe a spiritual reading.

I need alot of alone time, reading or working on my new job. I have started making pressed flower art, matted and framed and also lampshades. It is very Zen and creative....I love to make besautiful things and it gives me joy. Hope to sell on Etsy.

Talking with my daughter too also puts life in perspective-I remember why I am here and what an important job I have.

I am finding my balance after a very long time....getting to that spot where I think I am a pretty decent person. Now, if I could just stop cussing at every slow driver in the passing lane, I'd be doing really well_LOLOL All my aggression comes out on the road.

OK gotta go get some double stuffed oreos-lol

Love ya
Mags
Posted 10/18/2013 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Mags,

Watch that road rage!!! LOL...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/18/2013 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
Lol Karen

I can pelt the slow drivers with double stuffed oreos

Have a good night-all quiet on this homefront

Love Mags

Posted 10/18/2013 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Daily Defenses .........

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   Well, corny or not .... tuning into the Daily Thread somewhat after our (Gizzy's) daily drive starts my day out right ... even if I know nasty things are coming that day.

   I just started my old calendar program that I used for my business up until early 2011. It's much less intimidating now ... but it does remind me that I still do have a sense of purpose in life.

   It reminds me that I had respect for myself with my little one-man business for 22-years - still do - and it reminds me of that daily when I look at that 3-week schedule.

   My little family is not a part of my daily defenses - by their own wishes or actions ... but knowing that I still do love them ... means I've already conquered some of lifes biggest disappointments.

   I ain't self-centered ... and for that ... I am proud. And believe me (and I know most of you do) not getting any support from your family can be a huge bummer!!!

Peace and wellness,

Rob and Gizzy too!

P.S. - Gizzy, of course, is a big part of my Daily Defenses!

 

Posted 10/19/2013 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Rob-

It's not corny at all. I rely on you and my friends here daily. Today I'm having a crappy day. I feel so alone, like no one in the world knows how I feel. Then I remember that I'm not alone. You all know how I feel. And I know that even though today is bad, tomorrow will be better.
Posted 10/19/2013 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
double oreos .......... huh!!!!

pelting oreos .......... sounds interesting!

   Well ... since we're on food ... sort of:

In commemoration of my incredibly lazy afternoon and evening yesterday, I decided to celebrate. Makes sense ....... right?

I do a brief saturday morning trip to the hospital for a dressing change - andon the way back home, I stopped at a restaurant by the name of the Red Apple. Hadn't been there for at least 6 to 8-months!

After perusing the menu ... decided to try something different:

Stuffed French Toast with Ham(on the bone) on the side.

It started with 3-slices of cinnamon apple french toast cut into halves and then made into three 1/2 sandwiches. The 1/2 sandwiches were then stuffed with cheesecake and likely baked briefly. Then the 1/2 sandwiches were topped with fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries.

A little bit of heaven!

Sorry ladies ........ no chocolate!!!

Not a daily defense ....... but it sure was a defense today!

Rob and Giz

 

Posted 10/19/2013 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds too yummy Rob... Anything with cream cheese is good for me...

Michele, I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...
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