Depression/ Anxiety

[ElephantsHear]

Hi, Thank you all who have helped me and to others who refuse to give up; you give me hope. Buspar, atenolol (I take it for high blood pressure but helps me with anxiety) and this support group is helping me to feel less depressed and afraid. Depression feels comfortable for me and “living” is scary (when will the floor fall from under me? keeps entering my mind). So, I’ve also made cards like: ‘be kind to others- You have no control over them or keeping bad things from happening’. one says ‘You don’t have to prove to anyone how smart or kind you are’ one says, ‘People have a tendency to take constructive criticism as criticism (you do), so keep your mouth shut sometimes’. Another says, ‘You have little patience, so keep your computer/social media off when you feel mentally unstable/ irritable’ . I need another card that says ‘You can’t control who shows up to your funeral, birthday parties, wants to be your friend, or wants a graduation pic of my son 😊. So stop those thoughts’. I need one that says, ‘for some it won’t be good enough or they won’t like you. You’re still good’ What would your cards say? ps Please keep the support coming/ I still have lots of issues; I’ll take what helps and leave the rest behind. Bless you all!!

[Sabbath1]

Id probably make a card that says "put on a happy face" or "it never mattered anyways" yaknow for the times ya get all messed up over people or things you have no control over , like you said cant choose who likes you and stuff. Even if you like them . Lol I'd say don't worry be Happy but with someone with anxiety telling them not to worry u tends to make them worry more. I never thought of making cards like that. Lol maybe I should do something like that myself see if it can even somewhat help . Be kind would he a good one all around I think too . Cause it doesnt hurt anybody to just be kind, and it's free.

[ElephantsHear in reply to Sabbath1]

I love your “cards” and your thoughts!

[Roxylox]

I need one that says 'Stop procrastinating and make even a small start in decluttering'

[ElephantsHear in reply to Roxylox]

That’s a good one!! Thanks for sharing.

[Hidden]

I think Billy Joel sometimes says this at the end of his concerts. Don't take any s*** from anybody!!!

[ElephantsHear in reply to Hidden]

Hi Googoodollfan. Good plan! Lol. Thanks.

[IChoose]

- Watch those "what ifs". - Stay grounded in the moment.

- This life was meant to be enjoyed - it is a Gift.

- You will never know what people truly think of you, and certainly not what is in their hearts. And, over time, as we look back and reflect, how often do our thoughts of others change.

Sending you hugs. I appreciate your journey. Yes. I'm living it too.

[ElephantsHear]

Thank you and hugs back! I’m anytime ; )

[Mrspjsmom]

Love your cards. Such a great idea. My cards would say:

Perfection doesn't exist. Not even in nature. Chasing it keeps you from doing other things.

Trust your intuition.

If you judge me by what you see you'll never know how wonderful I can be.

[ElephantsHear]

I love your ‘cards’ too. I’m definitely going to copy those card thoughts you mentioned. Words of wisdom!!