Things got better

[JumpingFrog]

Depression got hold of me when everything went wrong. It's funny how the impending loss of lifestyle and health can make a person want to give up. I know how the brain works and the imbalances of chemicals in the brain turn mental illness into physical illness. I was really low and it seemed that I had fallen into a deep pit of despair with no way out. However I'm on anti depressants, I use meditation and mindfulness. I started to go on long walks, I noticed the leaves on the trees, the birds singing.

I started to use CBT to address negative thoughts and put them into perspective. I turned What if into positive what if. What I'm trying to say as a human we are built to survive. It's no easy task to change but it can be done "never give up"

[Stilltrying_]

Fantastic. It's so good to see people come back on here when they feel better. Otherwise people can get a distorted image of depression and think it is always permanent and incurable which it is not in most cases. x

[optimuscoolbeans]

Man I am right there with you. Same dealio. I’m even doing the same things to help. It has made a world of difference. Good job. Keep it strong.

[Hidden]

Wow I'm so proud of you and it makes me so so happy to hear this! A positive and that's what I'm all about. I applaud your hard work, look how it's paid off for you...now take a bow...you so deserve to! Hold onto your power forever!

May you have a beautiful day...

Dump trucks of love, peace, light, joy n hugs for you!!!

[kevinloveslen]

Hello @JumpingFrog ,

It is great to hear that you are doing so well. In 2012 I suffered a fall at work and have been bed bound / wheelchair bound since. With the injury came severe physical pain that was not effectively managed til recently. As you noted, with the physical pain came the depression and mental anguish. I tried Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) along with treatments like CBT, cognitive-visualization, and meds. Unlike you, I found it all to be a short-term solution that did not last. Sure, I could wake up and "think" the sun was shiny and things were wonderful, but then I got out of bed and had to face reality. Then I found Jesus. I never knew true peace and joy until I really meditated on His Word and took a walk with Him. I am glad that it is working for you. If you ever get to the point where it doesn't work or you feel like you are simply "missing" something in your life, I would try Jesus.

I will be praying for you,

Kevin

[JumpingFrog]

Thank you that is very kind