Depression: The 10 golden rules for yourself

[Liquidius]

No, that's groovy *searches about for copyright rights* hehe...

[Channie]

wow good advise i feel like they were directed at me if you know what i mean. hehe. Im that kind of person that thinks about others and not myself thats probably why im in the situation im in now. i hate to upset people and i do feel really guilty saying no. anyway thank you.x

[lyra]

yes very true my computer doesn't print stuff from the internet otherwise I'd stick it to my door to remind myself every day!

[+Jess+]

I know thats what I should be doing but I don't feel like I can. As I read through them I could see that I do the opposite for the main of them, and I hate it.

They do apply, but putting them into practice will be very hard.

[Liquidius]

They are difficult to put into practise. But definitely worth it...

[+Jess+]

Did they help you?

[Liquidius]

Yes, and they still do. I have bipolar disorder, and when I'm having a down, I force myself to sit and read them. Sometimes it feels impossible to follow them, but it isn't. Also helps that they've got my meds right aswell now, so there isn't much sign of it around anymore.

[+Jess+]

You must be so strong for getting through it. i feel really weak for feeling like this, but knowing that other people can do it is something to work towards i suppose. Thanks.

[Liquidius]

'tis ok. You'll be ok, and you're not weak...

[Lady21]

very true! i always feel bad for letting people down and always try not to, and as for work i constantly feel i need ppls approval so that i fit in and know everything is ok! but after reading that am gona try and not to!

[kitten]

I remember first reading these and thinking, that will never happen

Guess what I am anti depressant free and living by them.

[Cara]

I have just registered and briefly read some of your comments about self worth etc. Funny, I go through life thinking everyone is strong and confident and wonder why the hell can I not be like that. Now I see that there are lots of us feeling rubbish and worthless and unloved. I thought it was just me who always has to please and feels so rubbish if I get disapproval.... what a shame we cant all go and live on a dessert island together, leave all the confident people to get on with it!!
I go through the day with a confident smile on my face, its natural to smile at passers by, or in the shops, at work. As far as i'm concerned a smile is so nice to see and boosts you up for the day, and its free!
But if one little thing happens to make me unhappy I cannot just shrug it off like some would it takes me to the depths of despair and I wonder what the hell is wrong with me and why do people hate me so much. All I ever want to do is make people happy and be surrounded by happy people. I hate the violence and hatred in this world and cant understand why we all cannot just get along. Makes me wonder what its all about and why are we here.

Sorry I got carried away and you probably dont need to hear all this. I love the forum and hope that we can all help each other even if only in a small way.

[brfc]

welcome to problem pages cara! really good to read your post and i know what you mean about being surrounded by happy people. im the same always try to have a smile on my face! it costs nothing but means so much! anyway really glad you like the forum and look fwd too seeing you around on pp take care brfc x

[miaow]

superb post.....

xx

[jasmine1009]

i wish i could obide im just depressed