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Maraya1969

(23,294 posts)
9. You can manage your thoughts because you wrote like a professional
Mon Aug 14, 2023, 01:27 AM
Aug 2023

I've been in psych wards and it's almost like a vacation. Interesting people and rest and help. I wish you all the best. I am sure you will get much better after the hospital. I just want to make a point that when we get depressed our thoughts just come out negative. It is part of the disease of depression.

And I know you don't want suggestions but I would like to offer one anyway.

"Recovery International" - A self help organization that was tremendous for me. They have a website and FB. Her is a sample of the "spottings"

Some RI Spots
Sample Recovery International Tools

Treat mental health as a business and not as a game.
Humor is our best friend, temper is our worst enemy.
If you can’t change a situation, you can change your attitude towards it.
Be self-led, not symptom-led.
Nervous symptoms and sensations are distressing but not dangerous.
Temper is, among other things, blindness to the other side of the story.
Comfort is a want, not a need.

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Try looking at some of Dr. Gabor Mate's work...lots of clips on YouTube PortTack Aug 2023 #1
TYhis person doesn't need a self-promoting quack. Don't suggest one NoRethugFriends Aug 2023 #19
I'm not promoting anything! If you noticed I encouraged them to check in and to be well PortTack Aug 2023 #21
Take care of yourself, Not Hiedi. sheshe2 Aug 2023 #2
I'm glad you're getting a break from the stress viva la Aug 2023 #4
good choice if you feel it is necessary nt msongs Aug 2023 #3
Always be true to yourself. Eyeball_Kid Aug 2023 #5
THIS ⬆⬆ Duppers Aug 2023 #7
Sending affection Beakybird Aug 2023 #6
Take care of yourself LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #8
You can manage your thoughts because you wrote like a professional Maraya1969 Aug 2023 #9
wise words. mopinko Aug 2023 #18
I'd take a pass on those vacations but I have come out the other side better than when I went in... hunter Aug 2023 #22
I wish you all the support you need. eggplant Aug 2023 #10
Please take care of yourself vercetti2021 Aug 2023 #11
I wish you peace and healing! ShazzieB Aug 2023 #12
Holding you in my thoughts. irisblue Aug 2023 #13
I wish you well in getting the help you seek tandgf Aug 2023 #14
You do need a safe place, and to be around people who do understand brer cat Aug 2023 #15
I bought one of these. They are great Maraya1969 Aug 2023 #16
We all need a refuge when it get too heavy to handle. This is your time to heal and strengthen ... marble falls Aug 2023 #17
I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork Aug 2023 #20
Sorry Not Heidi. I hoped after your treatment you would be better. Whatever the decision I stand debm55 Aug 2023 #23
How are you doing now? I hope you're better. Scrivener7 Aug 2023 #24
Just take care of yourself mvd Sep 2023 #25
HEY, EVERYONE!! Not Heidi Sep 2023 #26
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