Posted by JAMMER on June 8, 2001, at 15:57:14
In reply to How to love yourself despite depression?, posted by roo on June 8, 2001, at 9:13:30
> How do you still love yourself when you have depression...-roo
roo, Yes, it's tough. I've found that working with people through getting help with depression and PTSD, has allowed learnings that have helped me tremendously. Like Yoga, and you mentioned mindful meditation. Understanding that's it's normal for people with my experiences/conditions, to have feelings and thoughts and actions that I have, helps me. I also look at the things I am good at and accept compliments on them. Something I couldn't do well previously, accept compliments. I also try to work at what I enjoy, like my artwork. Some things I've found I just can't do for now because it causes physical pain, like throwing pottery on the wheel. But I also have Stain glass work, and painting. I've also learned about taking better care of myself, which helps me feel better about myself. Not only because of the results, but because I realize I'm actively working at improving myself. I'm slowly learning to not take things so personally, and to let go of "problems" I can't do much about at this time, if ever. I accept what has happended to me can never be undone, so try to let it go. Aceptance and a commitment to self improvement is helping me to accept these diseases, and love myself. None of this easy of course. And motivation can be difficult. But don't beat yourself up over things. We do what we can do... accept that, take pride in it, and move on. I recently ended taking AD's and am supplementing with talk therapy (EMDR was of great help), Yoga, accupunture, Meditation, readings and learnings, and some herbal supplements.
Best wishes,
James
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