Post by caz4562000 on Mar 17, 2007 10:19:19 GMT
I am fully recovered from an ongoing bout of PND, I want to share some advice that was really key in my recovery. When you are feeling at your worst repeat over and over (even SHOUT it in your head):
"I AM NOT CHOOSING TO FEEL THIS WAY"
Let's face it, no one would choose to feel depressed but when you are in that cycle of blackness the worst part is the feeling you have brought it all on yourself.
Believe it - you didn't, NO ONE would bring that on themselves.
My only other gem is to think of your kids, grown up and suffering from depression. God forbid it would happen but what would you want to say - you are special, you are wonderful, you are you, that makes you worthwhile and wonderful. Now say it to yourself - it's true!
Apart from that, seek help from your doctor, your husband and those that care about you.
"I AM NOT CHOOSING TO FEEL THIS WAY"
Let's face it, no one would choose to feel depressed but when you are in that cycle of blackness the worst part is the feeling you have brought it all on yourself.
Believe it - you didn't, NO ONE would bring that on themselves.
My only other gem is to think of your kids, grown up and suffering from depression. God forbid it would happen but what would you want to say - you are special, you are wonderful, you are you, that makes you worthwhile and wonderful. Now say it to yourself - it's true!
Apart from that, seek help from your doctor, your husband and those that care about you.
