Hi everyone UPDATE

Hi everyone, I haven't been on in a while and thought I would drop in and check on everyone. Hope you are all doing well. As for me , its been 1 year now that i have been mostly anxiety free and depression is better. I took up a hobby of stampin up and paper crafting. Trying to keep as busy as possible to keep my mind off of negative thoughts. Im doing well but once in a great while i can feel the dreaded anxiety monster creeping in. I immediately start my mindfulness meditation and videos. I still find them very calming. Also when I feel depressed i look for all things positive to think about. I try to go out daily for coffee with my husband and our friends, and find this time with them is very helpful, as we laugh alot. It's lovely to be laughing again. I have a new grandson on the way in August and am very excited about this. I am still on my medication and plan on continuing. I think of you all often and sending you all healing thoughts.

excellent. keep strong mate.

Thanks guys. Means alot. Keep on keeping on 😊

Hi Blu, The things that work best for me are keeping busy working on a hobby, being around others as much as possible and mindfulness meditation. Of course medication as well So it really was a combination. Being around other people used to be a big trigger for me but I came to realize that it occupied my mind and Kept negative thoughts away. I hope you're doing well ❤️

That is so great to hear. I am new here and smiled reading your post :) you won ! I really hope you keep up the good work. How refreshing goodluck

Live Barb, just Live, Peace

Larry ***

Good news Barb.Going for Coffee sounds fun.Congrats for lovely news.Good to know you doing better.

You have nice hobbies .