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Re: How did you go about building a support system?

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on March 4, 2006, at 0:56:00

In reply to How did you go about building a support system?, posted by Tanzanite on March 3, 2006, at 22:49:33

This is something that I struggle w/ when I am depressed b/c it is so hard to interact with others when I feel so down. In my case, the problem was not so much a lack of a support system, but it was a problem using what I had. So I made myself make plans to go to movies, etc. w/ friends. So that I was able to keep my connections even when I was feeling so poorly.

Other ideas though: Lean on hubby a little: does he have a buddy from work or something that is also married? You could have hubby invite them over for dinner or plan a double date or something.

Someone mentioned volunteer work. That's a good one. At the very least, you can feel good about being helpful.

You could join a group therapy relevant to your issues. It would be a way to feel supported and to problem solve w/ similar folks.

Join a book club? Take an art class or something where you can chat w/ others as you work. Or take a class at a community college.

I'll let you know if I have any brainstorms...

best,
EE


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