Re: Feelings influenced by depression. » nikioct73

Posted by Dinah on August 25, 2002, at 19:21:08

In reply to Feeling like a pathetic jackass.., posted by nikioct73 on August 25, 2002, at 17:45:54

Hi Niki.
I'm glad you realize that your thoughts are being colored by your depression. My own problems have more to do with anxiety than depression, but I understand how our emotional states influence our thinking. :(
I also am completely familiar with not wanting to burden others with my problems. My husband and therapist and the folks at Babble are about the only ones I talk to about the bad stuff.
OK, I thought that this was pretty lame when my therapist offered it, but I'll pass it on anyway. Can you challenge the negative thoughts? Logically confront them with reasons you aren't stupid and thoughts of why people would care about you? Or whatever the negative thoughts are.
Actually, while I thought the idea was lame when my therapist offered it, I also use it on occasion and find it helpful.
You have to be honest though, and not let the depression trick you into being blind to all the good things about yourself.

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Feeling like a pathetic jackass.. nikioct73 8/25/02
Re: Feelings influenced by depression. » nikioct73 Dinah 8/25/02
Re: Feelings influenced by depression. » Dinah nikioct73 8/25/02
That, for me, is a good day : ^ ) Phil 8/25/02
Re: That, for me, is a good day : ^ ) » Phil nikioct73 8/25/02
alternate suggestion Medusa 8/26/02
Re: alternate suggestion » Medusa Dinah 8/26/02
Re: alternate suggestion » Medusa nikioct73 8/26/02

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