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Posted 11/21/2016 10:14 AM (GMT 0)
Just can't beat the feelings sometimes. Missing another day of work.
I hate when that happens. I sometimes wish it was for the flu, though anxiety and depression take a deeper toll. Just sitting wrapped in a blanket and deciding not to go in has calmed me down but it's just avoiding real life. I'm trying to remind myself that it's just one day. But I feel like a failure when A & D win.
Posted 11/21/2016 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
You aren't a failure. Going through anxiety and depression is hard. Do you have coping skills? Does your doc know what you are going through? Maybe a new med, or some skills would help. Breathing...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 11/21/2016 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, when my breathing methods don't work, that's when I cave in.
I called my Dr before. It's amazing how even that causes me so much anxiety. Previously She had mentioned an add on if I wasn't doing better. I'll see what happens when she calls back.
Posted 11/21/2016 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Oranged,

I can empathize with you when breathing does not work!

I am attaching a link for you, it is on mindfulness, the article is from
2013, with links to skills.

I have been using mindfulness since 2012 and yes, it works for me better now, then ever before. No it is not perfect, nothing is, but daily life is not so heavy EVERYDAY!

I hope you find inspiration in this link and explore the site.

www.mindful.org/mindfulness-and-depression/

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 11/21/2016 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you
Posted 11/21/2016 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Sure,

just received this in my email.

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good stuff.

Peace
Posted 11/21/2016 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
The mindfulness site is awesome Oranged. I hope you feel better soon,.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 11/21/2016 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
I liked the reference to driving a car in that last reading.
Totally made sense, now it's about me believing and doing.
The doing is the hard part for me. Seems like all I can do, right now, is watch tv.
Posted 11/22/2016 8:57 AM (GMT 0)
aim for 1 positive thing a day. for me, it is having a little stroll down the street. it is good, because your mind is deviated by new things, birds, people, cats, we got a lot of cats around, they are wary buggers, but on the odd occassion i get a pat.
Posted 11/22/2016 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi turtle, yeah I try hard. I know what you mean about walks, when it's not too cold here, I do the same. ( no cats though )
It's sad for me to say but I get frustrated about how much 'work' this is to deal with. How much time is spent negating negative thoughts and/or pushing yourself to function and maintain. It's huge! I think that's what happens to me personally, after a long day or trying and fighting (mostly at my workplace) I'm just spent afterwards....my ' reward ' is to couch it and distract myself with tv.
Posted 11/22/2016 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
tv is often my distraction too. I like sitcoms. Also music helps me.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 11/23/2016 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I like sitcoms too! .. and for some reason Law n Order, I can always watch!
Posted 11/23/2016 11:34 AM (GMT 0)
I like them because of being short and funny. Keeps my attention and takes my mind off of my problems. I also like Pitbulls and Parolees. It is a good show.

I hope you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...
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