Originally Posted by DontStepOnMyShoes
My aunt(on my daughters moms side, go figure) just emailed me this:
"regardless your phase in life, there's always room for improvement...find your weakest department (finances, family ties, spirituality, addiction, confidence/education) & strengthen it cuz unfortunately it won't on its own accord...understand this is the department that has u at its mercy becuz lets face it, it's been draining your energy all these years & as much as u may try to ignore it, IT'S THERE!--servin as dead weight with expectations of bein lugged around with you for the rest of your entire life....you're ashamed it exists because you know you have the ability to control it instead of the other way around....quit mopin that spirit of yours around--people who allow themselves to drown in SELF PITY get nowhere--ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE--ur spirit can sit there & cry about it for as long as it wants or run from it, but reality is it ain't gonna fix the problem....that very behavior is why the department has remained stagnant all these years....pick your longterm target/targets & include a timeframe, write it down, slip it into your wallet, & read it every now & then to serve as reminder(may sound generic, but it actually works) =).......example: become a hot blonde with big boobs & blue eyes & become a hooters girl within 2yrs......u then break down overall timeframe into, what i call, mini frames with attainable mini goals...example: bleach my hair platinum blonde in 3months, find a plastic surgeon within 6months, get the boob job & eye procedure within 1yr, apply for hooters followin year & well watdyaknow....i am now the hot blonde w/ huge tittAYS i set out to be servin up hot wings...go gettem tiger!!!"
I already know its all in my head, but damn its never that simple
Originally Posted by DontStepOnMyShoes
My aunt(on my daughters moms side, go figure) just emailed me this:
"regardless your phase in life, there's always room for improvement...find your weakest department (finances, family ties, spirituality, addiction, confidence/education) & strengthen it cuz unfortunately it won't on its own accord...understand this is the department that has u at its mercy becuz lets face it, it's been draining your energy all these years & as much as u may try to ignore it, IT'S THERE!--servin as dead weight with expectations of bein lugged around with you for the rest of your entire life....you're ashamed it exists because you know you have the ability to control it instead of the other way around....quit mopin that spirit of yours around--people who allow themselves to drown in SELF PITY get nowhere--ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE--ur spirit can sit there & cry about it for as long as it wants or run from it, but reality is it ain't gonna fix the problem....that very behavior is why the department has remained stagnant all these years....pick your longterm target/targets & include a timeframe, write it down, slip it into your wallet, & read it every now & then to serve as reminder(may sound generic, but it actually works) =).......example: become a hot blonde with big boobs & blue eyes & become a hooters girl within 2yrs......u then break down overall timeframe into, what i call, mini frames with attainable mini goals...example: bleach my hair platinum blonde in 3months, find a plastic surgeon within 6months, get the boob job & eye procedure within 1yr, apply for hooters followin year & well watdyaknow....i am now the hot blonde w/ huge tittAYS i set out to be servin up hot wings...go gettem tiger!!!"
I already know its all in my head, but damn its never that simple
Originally Posted by ABC
Dude IDK if the weed is such a great idea for depression. I did a ton of research on it for a paper in college and I pretty much found that it does have painkilling properties for migraines and things like that... but when it comes to mental issues, weed is far too erratic and unpredictable. Medication like Xanax and Zoloft is way more proven and consistent. Personally, weed brings dark thoughts to my head and just messes with me... I can only smoke when my head is clear. That's me though.
I've struggled with anxiety and depression for the last five years and I feel like I have a decent handle on it. Try these things:
- Hang out with people. If you are by yourself, you are more likely to have dark, lonely thoughts.
- Go work out. It's proven that you get a boost after working out, and you feel like you accomplished something.
- Do something you're good at. I like to shoot baskets or play drums when I need a boost.
- I'd say the best thing to do when depressed for a sustained period of time is to seek medication. I had a real messed up summer and had a sort of a breakdown... I started taking Zoloft and things got a LOT better. So many people go undiagnosed, it's sad. PLEASE see a doctor and at least talk to him about it!
Good luck
Originally Posted by ABC
Dude IDK if the weed is such a great idea for depression. I did a ton of research on it for a paper in college and I pretty much found that it does have painkilling properties for migraines and things like that... but when it comes to mental issues, weed is far too erratic and unpredictable. Medication like Xanax and Zoloft is way more proven and consistent. Personally, weed brings dark thoughts to my head and just messes with me... I can only smoke when my head is clear. That's me though.
I've struggled with anxiety and depression for the last five years and I feel like I have a decent handle on it. Try these things:
- Hang out with people. If you are by yourself, you are more likely to have dark, lonely thoughts.
- Go work out. It's proven that you get a boost after working out, and you feel like you accomplished something.
- Do something you're good at. I like to shoot baskets or play drums when I need a boost.
- I'd say the best thing to do when depressed for a sustained period of time is to seek medication. I had a real messed up summer and had a sort of a breakdown... I started taking Zoloft and things got a LOT better. So many people go undiagnosed, it's sad. PLEASE see a doctor and at least talk to him about it!
Good luck
