Depression creeping back :(

New_Nana · Post by **New_Nana** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:08 pm

I've been finished with the program for about a month now, but the depression is creeping back in. Mentally I know there are exercises I can do to help, but my motivation is in the toilet. Any suggestions or tried and true methods that work for you even when you don't feel like it? What helps get you off the sofa?

Thanks for the input!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:34 pm

Hey New Nana

I went through the program again. I missed so much the first time. The second time was the best time. I've heard of people going through the program more than that too. With the first time, I wasn't as focused. Try going through it one more time.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:07 am

I went through the program a second time too. But not 15 weeks, I listened to one a day, except for a few that didn't apply to me. It is amazing how much you "miss" or "forget" that first time.

Also I highly suggest going through the reading forum and finding some of the books that are suggested.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:30 pm

Hi all,

Thanks for the tips and encouragement. My Dad came to visit me for a few days and that really helped get out of the rut I was in. I realized that I do need to commit to the program again. So I will start again and see how much it helps. Thanks again for your responses.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:23 am

Such excellent advice already. And the comment that life is short is a good reason to get back in the process of what the program taught you. It's easy to fall back into old habits, but remember that those old habits will keep giving you the same results you already know don't work. Do what works. When life is hard I put more effort into reviewing things that always motivate me. Sessions 2, 3 and 4 are fallbacks for me. I still pull them out when I have those gray days. Life is short, so make it a good life. You have the tools. You know the skills. I wish you the best.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:31 am

When you have depression and/or anxiety it is sometimes difficult to be an optimist. One day I was feeling down and I wrote this poem to remind myself to be thankful.

I use to hate going to the laundry mat until I realized I had no money to go.

I use to hate riding the subway to go to the supermarket until I realized I was broke.

I used to hate eating vegtables until I realized I was sick

I use to hate riding the bus to the hair dresser until well.. you get the point