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Depression is Life Threatening

In my previous post I talked a little about suicide. Depression is life threatening, it must be taken seriously. It is life threatening but need not be terminal. There are lots of things to do to help yourself out of it, or for friends and family to help you. More than anything the depressed person needs people. If you are prone to depression, while you are well get yourself a good base of friends. Join clubs, share hobbies or go to church. Then while you are well get into the habit of having positive thoughts about life. When you are unwell the negative thoughts will come but if you have a habit of thinking positively it will be easier to keep positive. Think about the good things in your life and refuse to given any thinking time to the negative, even though those negative things are quite true about your situation. If your children have nothing to do with you don't dwell on it for a second, just think about those good friends you have made. I live on my own and could see that as a negative, but I love my own space and a bed to myself. My ex-husband lives nearby; that could be a negative, but no, we are on good terms and have turned that into a positive. My children also live nearby and I enjoy their company. I am blessed, but sometimes I still get depressed. When I am depressed I feel guilty for being that way when I have so many blessings. There is no doubt about it depression is a horrid thing.But life can be so good. Hang on to that and live for tomorrow.

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