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Posted by Meri-Tuuli on December 11, 2005, at 10:38:38
Hi Link, I have (obviously) been following yours (and others!) posts on these boards for some time now. I am impressed by your sensible, holisitic approach and knowledge.
I was wondering if you could maybe share some of your gems of wisdom?
For instance I think I remember reading that you combine things you like doing with what you don't like doing, like reading notes on the treadmill. (hmmm not sure how you do that one! Both sound nasty to me!!). But things like that. What you think is important in trying to stay mentally healthy.
I have begun to realise the virtures of eating right, taking exercise, therapy, etc. Although it is another matter entirely trying to motivate myself to do any of it!
I was just wondering what you can do to help yourself if you know what I mean.
Kind regards
Meri
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Posted by linkadge on December 21, 2005, at 20:16:00
In reply to Linkadge, would you be able to share your advice?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on December 11, 2005, at 10:38:38
This might get directed to a different board, but what the hey.
I think everbody needs a toolbox. No one thing will manage all of your symptpoms, so find collect as many tools as possable. Trial and error is the best way to find what to put in your toolbox. Drugs and supplements may be in there, but so may other things that help like, exercise or prayer.
Every day is a new opportunity to try something in a different way. When we're depressed, we quite simply miss the ways in which we can make our lives easier.
Depresson, and anxiety surpress neurogenesis, the growth of new neurons which serve to help us adapt more quickly to our environment.
Exercise, lithium antidepressants, bluberries, fish oil, sex hormones, sunlight, NMDA antagonists, social interaction, and stress reduction are among the many things which can jumpstart hippocampal proliferation, and hopefully help us latch onto new ways to get ourselves out of the pit.
I knew that I was getting better when I was able to think about my problems in a different way. Like that example I gave. I found that when I ran, not only did I lift my mood, but I also became more able to understand the material I had infront of me. It was also a lot harder for me to get anxious looking at it while exercising.
Another (really simple thing) that has helped, is carying a pad of paper and a pen around with me all the time. If I put my worries down on paper, I can take it out of my mind, and it helps to shape my worries into something specific. Most of the time I worry about things that are really not logical things at all, they're more like shadows.
Fear seems to be the biggest negative emotion I have. I tend to procrastinate, and then my fears grow. The best thing for me is to attack my problems as soon as possable, because that helps to define the problem. After the problem is defined then different parts of the brain kick in. The problem solving parts, rather than the fear parts.I heard a quote that has stuck with me. Do not fear the unknown, but intead work to make it known.
Thanks for asking. That makes me feel special :)
Take Care.
Linkadge
Posted by ghuber on December 22, 2005, at 21:32:13
In reply to Re: Linkadge, would you be able to share your advice?, posted by linkadge on December 21, 2005, at 20:16:00
Lind,
How old are you?
Posted by linkadge on December 23, 2005, at 6:34:11
In reply to Re: Linkadge, would you be able to share your advice?, posted by linkadge on December 21, 2005, at 20:16:00
I am 22. I know, most older folks tune me out right there, but I think we've all got something to share.
Linkadge
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