Thanks for Messages.

[gerrerd]

Thanks for messages. Its been a bit of a struggle for a few months or more, even with all the knowledge I have in how to cope with depression. I think Im getting there, but with Depression it has many ways to fool you. My mind is a bit illusive and changes from day to day at the moment. Motivation has gone also. But I will be back, as someone said. Ray.

[Agora1]

Dearest gerrerd, I have never suffered with depression and so I am unable to address

it as experience I've had. But being a supporter in this community, I wanted to wish

you well and to let you know that I Care. My wish is that you will be back soon xx

[gerrerd in reply to Agora1]

Im recovering slowly. xx

[Agora1 in reply to gerrerd]

gerrerd, I'm always here for anyone on private chat if you need support.

Take care. One day at a time my friend xx

[MSanon]

I am so sorry to learn you are battling depression..... I know I have missed seeing your positive insightful posts !

I hope you will be recovering and back to posting here soon!

Meanwhile, you are in my thoughts and prayers. 💕

[gerrerd in reply to MSanon]

Thanks will email you for a chat soon. xx

[MSanon in reply to gerrerd]

Sounds good. Onward and upward !!! 😊 xxx

[gerrerd in reply to MSanon]

xxx

[LoveforAll41]

I like the way David Burns sums up what causes us pain and suffering mentally and how to fix it

1- there is a thought (usually distorted) that distresses us

2- we believe that thought

to stop the mental suffering we have to

1- find a truth that disproves the negative thought

2- believe that truth

I have a hard time often believing the truths that would dispel my negative thoughts (I have worth no matter what). I think that is where empathy can come in and often where having a live therapist helps. I believe a lot of things logically, but getting myself to believe them on an emotional level, or I guess totally believe them, can be very hard for me.

Just thought I would share because I feel I know what causes all of my suffering but I am still suffering ☮️

[gerrerd in reply to LoveforAll41]

Thanks, when clinical depression gets a hold, positivity is hard to use. The brain cannot function normally. Medication is the best option.

[bonkers65]

Hope you feel better soon Ray

[gerrerd in reply to bonkers65]

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[Adlon57]

Always been a supporter of yourself and your messages, got a couple on my mancave wall, one especially an inspiration by my front door, "Open-minded people do not...." been through a bad patch myself, you are a real backbone to this community, like yourself depression can hit at the real downers of times, keep the pecker up Ray👍👌

[gerrerd in reply to Adlon57]

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[Dolphin14]

Ray

We can have all the knowledge in the world and still get taken down

I'm very sorry you haven't been doing well.

Sending you healing vibes

🐬

[gerrerd in reply to Dolphin14]

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[SayNOtoPanic]

(((((hugs)))) lifting you in prayer gerrerd (Ray) 🙏🏻 hang in there. You’re strong and wise. You got this. And you will fool that depression away.

[gerrerd in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

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[primrose81]

So sorry to hear this, Ray and hope and pray you will be better very soon. Depression is no respecter of persons and comes like a lightening bolt out of the blue. It’s so unfair it should hit you again when you have helped so many of us here. Rest up and please be kind to yourself xx

[gerrerd in reply to primrose81]

Thanks sweetheart xx

[Pat9]

Take care Gerard it's only a slip up you will come through this, take some time out for yourself and heal.. hope you are feeling better soon xx

[gerrerd in reply to Pat9]

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[secrets22]

Wishing you well, depression can become all-consuming and it changes us.

[Isinatra]

I didn’t know you were struggling…..depression pops up when you’re not looking. Bugger. Ride it out, cowboy. 😉

[gerrerd in reply to Isinatra]

Yes it creeps up on you before you realise, on the mend now.🤪

[Isinatra in reply to gerrerd]

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