Depression and trying to focus on positives

[Strongest123]

Good morning everyone on here. Hoping everyone is staying strong and healthy during this pandemic. I myself must admit that I’ve been struggling a bit. I’ve been retired on my disability for almost 2 years now, and lately with everything that’s going on my anxiety and depression have been pretty elevated. I know I need to stop drinking coffee, but it’s hard to stop. The caffeine in the coffee obviously doesn’t help the anxiety which in turn exacerbates the depression. These times are definitely trying times for people with mental disease. I do spend a lot of time at home and of course I do a lot of thinking, ruminating. I have a little girl who just turned 9 a couple of weeks ago. I absolute adore her. I do spend a lot of time with her and I always look forwards to having her with me.

Lately with this whole virus thing I’ve been trying to do my best to stay positive and focused and things that keep my mind from dwelling on negative thoughts. I have been keeping a gratitude journal which I believe does help, but at times I don’t write anything on it. I know that writing consistently on it will help in the long run. I am an avid weightlifter, been so for many years and that is something I keep doing a few times a week. I find that when I train with weights, the harder and heavier I go the better off I feel.

I hope and pray that this whole situation with the virus goes away, and that life can return to normal. Even though I don’t think life will ever be what it was before the pandemic.

One thing I know I really need to do and definitely commit to is quitting the coffee. I have espresso in the am, and I know deep down inside that it’s worsening my condition. Hope everyone here has a blessed Wednesday......SAMSON

[Sprinkle1]

Hi, sorry you are housebound. I am also, I drink coffee - Decaf - usually 2 in the morning, that takes care of me for the day. Do keep up your exercise program. Can you also do meditation, Yoga, or Tai-Chi? Can you go for a long walk in the fresh air and sun light? Find things to keep your mind and hands busy. Think positive thoughts, I do not let the situation get me down, I think of it as "It is what it is", and we have to sit it out, it Will end, the scientists will come up with a vaccine. Read some uplifting books, I like biographies. I also like good fiction. I do not watch the news or read the paper. Write to us here, we offer support, love and virtual hugs, hope you can feel them.....sending strength...& peace....

[Agora1]

We all reach out for some happiness in our lives to get us through.

Sometimes they are things that feel good for the moment and then

make it worse. (coffee) Working out seems to have a positive effect

on you. The love you have for your daughter, also another positive in life.

(Wishing her a Happy 9th Birthday!)

Life may seem like a challenge right now but we will get through it.

One present moment at a time. To hope and to wish only sets us up for

disappointment. Timing is everything and when the time is right the sun

will once again shine for all of us. Make it an amazing day, starting with today. xx