Is ANYONE having a pretty good day?

[TrustYourSoul]

It would be "refreshing" every day to read more posts about "Successes" combating Anxiety, Depression, and other psychological struggles. I would Love to see a "Success Corner" on this site and an icon at the top of the home page for those who are in need of Good stories.

Misery loves company. If we surround ourselves with negativity and "crisis", it all needles its way into our minds, even subconsciously. Positive talk does the same thing. Let's share even "baby step" small successes and offer our praise, which will soon become contagious.

Today, I consider the fact that I have a good roof over my head, loving pets, enough food for all of us, and no constant fear of a bomb dropping on my peaceful little corner of this planet to be a GREAT thing..... enough to make me smile and be so very thankful despite any personal difficulties within and around me.

To Those who continuously hate their lives, say they wish they could "end it" (but don't), complain about absolutely Everything, reject all help and ideas offered by others here, and seem more "comfortable" living in comfortable negativity, afraid to make positive changes, I say, Stand Tall, Have Some Courage, Fake Some Smiles, Be Grateful for Having Life's Necessities (food, shelter, clothing, safety), and FINALLY, just Start Owning your unhappiness. Put one foot in front of the other, take steps to a better outlook, take meds if needed, see a counselor, and let everyone here know the GOOD things YOU are doing for Yourselves.

I care about Everyone here. I have done my best to empathize, encourage, and strengthen others. I have also thrown down the towel with some, taking a tougher approach when it really was needed because pity and pretty words weren't seeming to be making any difference. Tough love is the right thing to do when all else has failed. More "counselors" should stop coddling patients, and start challenging them with actual tasks to do in order to remain their patient.

Lastly:

"God, grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I Cannot change, Courage to change the things I Can, and the Wisdom to know the difference."

Be well. 💜

[Agora1]

DoNotQuit x You win the prize *a big hug for a most uplifting positivepost of the day. You are so right in that the more we think about the

negatives in our lives, the less we experience true happiness and peace.

I wrote a post once called "The Black Dot". Picture a 9x11 sheet of

paper with nothing on it but a small black dot in the center. Most people

see only the black dot....and not the area around that dot that is there in

our lives.

Thank you for your positivity, we need more of that in our lives. xx

[TrustYourSoul]

I "Heart"💜 Everyone. 🙇‍♀️

[Starrlight]

Love to you. I’m happy and peaceful right now. For me that is a big accomplishment. I worked hard to get to this point. My day was not pretty at all earlier but now it is gorgeous!

[TrustYourSoul]

Agora1 and Starrlight,

Thank you for sharing your lives and your love! "Scatter seeds of Love and find Peace." 🙇‍♀️

[Agora1 in reply to TrustYourSoul]

Much love my friend xx

[Arymretep]

The serenity Prayer, I love it , I’ve been in my garden all this week as the weather here is glorious and I feel better for it.

[shoppinghabit]

I love this post! I came to this site to find suggestions on how to recover, or as bethelbee replied, manage symptoms. I have found myself focusing on how bad I feel instead of what else I can do to feel better. I wanted to hear advice from those who are actually dealing with depression. Not those who make suggestions but do not really know what we all experience. I did stumble across Douglas Bloch's YouTube videos today. If you haven't heard of him, he is a Mental Health educator who has suffered from depression for years. After I watched a video where he mentioned the same things I've been saying, I felt so much better. This post reinforced everything he was saying as well. I'm sorry he has struggled, but he and those here, give me hope that we can and will recover or manage our symptoms.

[Daveacr1959]

I had a good few days. I went to help babysit my 1-1/2 and 4-1/2 year old grandkids for 3 days. I consider myself lucky to be able to help. Mom went away for 4 days with a girlfriend from high school. And dad and I babysat together. Dad had to work 12 hours a day. So I was the man during that time. I have been doing this for 4-1/2 years. I don’t sleep good over here. Because the little one gets up in the night teething. And the older one gets up early for pre school. But the love and feelings are worth it. I bring my old dog and they have a dog . Parents need a break a couple times a year from kids this age . It’s not easy kids this age . But worth it. I did my daily deep breathing exercises. And swam laps in thier cold pool for excercise daily. Yes, it was a good few days. And I can see how happy it makes everyone when we come over.

[TrustYourSoul]

That's Fabulous Daveacr!!!

[Isinatra]

I’m having a pretty good day!

A good day. ☀️☀️☀️

[Shnookie in reply to Isinatra]

Great picture !!🤗❤️😎💪💄👠🐰🐶🎶🐻🤠

[Isinatra in reply to Shnookie]

Thanks. The whatchamacallit comes with my iPad. It’s fun and easy.

[Shnookie in reply to Isinatra]

How cool 😎.

[TrustYourSoul]

You all are making me feel pretty happy! Keep it going!💜🙋‍♀️

[Midori]

I love that, but I have a slightly different version God Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I couldn't . (only kidding!)

[Isinatra in reply to Midori]

😂