Posted by JenStar on May 14, 2005, at 19:58:27
In reply to No hope for me, posted by Shy_Girl on May 13, 2005, at 15:53:25
hi Shy_girl,
keep in mind that any condition is not completely of your own making -- there is a genetic factor that determines your brain chemistry, and that just came with your other attributed like hair color & eye color. I think we all have SOME ability to control our thoughts too, some people more than others. I myself am rather poor at it and I'm trying to get better. Some people say that meditation can help. I sure do admire the Zen Buddhist monks who have such mental control that they can change their heart rate and blood pressure at will. They have a lot of peace. I wish I could be that way!I'm bringing that up because I think we DO have the capability to make ourselves happier, at least to SOME degree. I know for myself that when I wallow in misery, I get even unhappier. When I'm busy and doing fun things, I tend to forget my depression and anxiety (if even for a few hours!) and then that helps catapult me into a better mood. It's hard for me to do it (stay positive, that is) but I'm working on it. :)
So I think you can help youself a bit too, as long as you also get other help with meds, the right therapist, and any other treatments that you need.
You can have all the fun times you want, especially if you take the time to take care of yourself and plan some fun things!
take care,
JenStar
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