I found out if I write a blog in the National Football League fanhouses is good therapy to cure depression due to persecutions from other people.

I, too, have found that keeping an online “journal” on another site, has done wonders for my daily mood. I am bi-polar, so have fluctuating moods as it is. I enter nightly, on Dr. Berman’s site, and reviewing what I’ve done, and how I feel about it, is energizing and enervating. It really WORKS!!

I think the above idea is interesting and would be very forthcoming. I am not yet ready to take that step but I can see myself doing this not so far in the distance. It’s a good idea, Believing Blue.

I have found gardening a sure cure for depression. Digging into the soil and planting bushes of roses are physical activities that count as exercise. When the roses bloom they take your depression away. The same thing works for tomatoes. I have done it. I know it works.Marietta

I firmly believe that creativity is a gift from God and that each one of us has been given the gift. The way to tap into your particular gift or gifts is to come out of yourself or as the Bible says “die to self” I don’t mean to get on my soapbox but I do know of what I speak when it comes to depression. I found that when I was really down all I could think of was , how wronged I was by a cheating husband, my son killing himself right here in the room that I am in, Mother that had run off with a man when I was 9, Father that couldn’t stand me because he said I looked too much like my mother. There are many other bad things that happened in my life, one right after the other. Do you see what I have written, how many times did I refer to me and me only? And on top of that , I was keeping score of all of the terrible things that had happened to ME! ME! ME!. Well, all of that has changed now, I finally (with the help of a friend that God brought into my life) sought help. And this time I really listened and learned. I could go on and on about this transformation in my life, but I will spare you that. BUT, suffice to say , I am probably one of the most talented, creative persons you could ever meet. I give God the glory for all of this, He gets the credit always. I just wish that I could help someone else with what I have learned and what creative gifts I have been given. It sure wasn’t on my own. Thank you for listening. Margie

Dear Therese of Beyond Blue..Where or how can I find this ‘Dr. Berman’s site’ to get my depression outlet journal project underway? is it open to the public? For so many years I have thought of getting started in a fairly disciplined way, but the very seldom times I get to put it on paper it turns out such a boggled diatribe that it will be many months or even years before I make another attempt, with the same unkempt result. I do not expect to accomplish a polished and witty essay, but my poor self appreciation does not push me further for a long time. Are there Websites out there that might help me get on with this very much desired writing project? I should be most grateful for any suggestions from any of you. And I hope my request is not too out of line. Again I thank you, Therese, and you all who respond in any way. I am always hoping to be grateful to those with whom I do not agree, ‘cuz it gives a lot to think about and helps my mental brain growth. GinnyKate on a Tennessee mountaintop.

As a testimony “The Artist Way” is more than it’s cracked up to be. The first time I did this as with a group of girlfriends. We not only learned much more about ourselves we also learned about each other. I feel that in a group is the most powerful way to experience the process. Please don’t let that deter you in anyway alone works just as well you just don’t get the added bonus of other people’s experiences. In a group or alone this is a very personal journey. I just started reading it again. I haven’t even gotten to the first exercises, end of chapter one, lol. If you stay true to and trust the process you WILL be transformed. This has made a remarkable change in my life and the people that I love. The ‘girls’ have all said the same thing. The book is inexpressive between 10 and twenty dollars for the paper back. Buy a highlighter too trust me you’ll wish you had.
I really want you to know one thing:
THIS BOOK WORKS!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Margaret odneal,
You Will find someone to share your talents with! Who you’re looking for…is also looking for you!
God does not give us any gift just to be wasted and or not shared. Use your creativity to find them. E.G. Search the web, local HS have (in New England) Classes After Dark, Check with Nursing/Rehab Homes…etc.etc..
Enjoy the journey, Margaret!!!
PS:
Lucky THEM- whoever they are!

When I opened my email this morning I know I needed something. I needed someone or something to bring me out of my suffering. I opened this newsletter and listened and read but truly I cannot feel enlightened because I have to much bitterness and bad feelings in my head that I dwell on evey minute of every day. I do not want to bore anyone with the details of my life as I am well aware there are many people much worse off then I. I am 62 years old and lost my husband last May. I have six children two of which are still at home. My finances are in the toliet since I lost my job a month ago. I have waitressed for 28 years. I cannot find a job and for me that is the what defines me. I am so down I that I do not even do simple things. I enjoyed the readings and think it is awesome that people can pull themselves out of bad times and depression but I think I am too old to make any positive changes. Thank you for listening and all of you keep up the good work, don’t end up like me.

Well, Patricia ……………. I outrank you. I’m 67 and believe me, you are the only one keeping these thoughts in your head. It’s time to let some of them GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Have a serious talk to God and ask him to take part of these burdens from you. YOU must truly put your faith to work. So far the only hurt these thoughts are having, ARE ON YOU. Remember, that depression is ANGER held within us. It’s time to release some or all of these.
Hopefully, as we get older, we will forget some things that were a problem long, long ago. Being older has some advantages.
GOAL FOR EACH DAY: Think of the #1 thing that is hurting you and keeping you stuck in one place. Picture it, think of it, then just let it float away. Keep watching it go and release it from your mind. Forgive yourself or others AND REMEMBER NO MORE. It feels like a weight has been lifted off of you. It may take more than one day to rid yourself of some things, but that’s okay.
And do you have a great Doctor listening to your pain? If you are on medicines……….KEEP TAKING THEM. We aren’t weak but just lost ourselves for a period of time. Take charge of your life, ONE DAY AT A TIME.

Thank you Bev for taking the time to reply to my post. I think sometimes I say I have faith but then I forget to let go and let God.
I know he is the almighty Healer and you are right I need to stop wasting my days and nights on things I cannot change. This is a wonderful site and I am blessed I found it. Thank you!

Maybe you can give me some good advice to. I’m 40 and have always had lots of light and love to give, very spiritual and a minister. Have counselled many. My problems is that manybe it is depression, but I felt my light going months ago and I have been praying for the light to not go and doing everything I could to keep happy. I’m usually a positive person, thats been one of my gifts, but my attitude stinks now and I have no light whatsoever in me now. Ifeel I cannot heal anymore, nor give advice, nor help anyone, don’t even want to do laundry, cook or talk to anyone. No interest in nothing. I’m healthy and looking happy but feel far from that. I don’t feel sad much, I just feel like a zombie, like I’m a different person

You don’t have to feel sad to be depressed; mine usually comes in the form of having no motivation to do the things I need to. I also lose interest in some of the things I enjoy.
Also, you may be suffering from “burn out,” either instead of or as well as depression. That’s a common hazard in the caring professions. I’m a social worker, and have experienced this as a trigger for my depression.
Is there a counseling service available to you? Some denominations have ministerial support either as a formal program or an informal network. In any case, I strongly suggest you talk to your doctor and/or find a good psychiatrist so you can get a diagnosis, if you do have depression.
Hang in there–you can get your “light” back.

I really have to put my two cents in this one for the 40 year old. I so relate and know the feeling of your light going out. I of course being older then you felt like my life was being drained and you know what,Sue is right, before my huband passed away we had two years of nothing but doctors and dialysis clinics and care 110% of the time and after he was gone I have this situation with not being able to find a job and feeling I am just too old and no one wants me but, after reading a lot and praying a lot and seeing all the blogs I can tell you it is probably nothing to do with anything but total burn out!
We all need to stop and rest and put ourselves first for once. I know in my life I didn’t do that. I raised six children, took care of mom and dad in their last days and then went to doing the same for my hubby. You know what everyone has there limit and that is what you have done. It is so hard and mentally and physically draining. Give yourself some time and seek help if you feel you need to. Time does heal all or at least makes it easy to cope with.

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Your “two cents” is Priceless! ^I^

thank you, thank you for that, I needed that, just a confirmation from someone who knows. Where I’m at theres no classes, nobody I know anymore and I’ve seeked, no sign for 3 yrs, and I’m tired of praying and asking for the angels help. or point me in the right direction. No help has arrived yet. I’m like roberts as far as knowing and believing in angels since I was 3, I am quite communicative with all realms of ALL there be, I was warned of this time and thought, no,,, not me,,,I’m to skilled and enlightened for this to happen to me and my biggest message instead of help is that it can still happen to anyone, incuding the special people. For those who don’t know me,,,I’m the gatekeeper of the most north-easterly point of land in the eastern hemisphere and still residing,,and I’ve been prepared for this a lifetime, but I need ur help because I’m not suddenly doing what I;ve been doing a lifetime,,,, with no problem, until now. There’s no light, and I am the gatekeeper!!!! Not good!!! I’m always workin on that and can’t get any. Does anyone know whats wrong with me, is it burn-out? I think its worse than depression given the importance of my destiny. Whats hindering me???? The devil is really packin it to me or what? I feel healthy except tired. I also grew up there with the light flashing in my room. Ye need me and i need ye now, please put ur energy on the Cape St. Francis in Pouch Cove, NL, Canada to help me get my energy back to help everyone else. Not enough positivity for me here. Thank you in advance

what a lovely thought on the artist’s way… i came across this site this morning as i was doing the exercises in chapter 8 of that book. i’m in my 40′s and am a gay woman in a relationship with my partner for 14 years. i lost my job of 20 years 6 years ago… it took me a few years to get on my feet from how devastated and burnt out i felt after loosing my job in a merger… then my dad had open heart surgery and shortly after that was diagnosed with ALS while my mother had to have brain surgery for a cyst in her brain… i was the caretaker for them…long story short… my dad passed away last summer and my mom had her second brain surgery this past december.. thank God she is able to care for herself… i am an artist… but it’s so difficult at this part of my life to do what i have always wanted to do while i was in a job 9-5… paint… draw… i feel conflicted and blocked… silly… but that’s the catch…i think this is from lack of personal time and ventures… i think the artist’s date in TAW exercises is a big deal… i just want to thank the person that said in one of these posts not to be so hard on yourself. caretaking is hard on the spirit and emotion… sometimes it’s hard to be patient and nice with yourself… but it’s important. i can see this is a warm and caring place from these posts.

You are welcome scowtz ………I talk from experiance……you will heal and you will get back to yourself with time and you will be better then ever. You do know nothing happens by accident and all the people on this site are angels to each other. We were draw here each with a different story or need but all for the same reason and God knew that. This is what it all about. We do not see each other or have we met except thru this wonderful site and the nudge from our ALmighty Father. God Bless you and good luck.

This is what I love about The Artist’s Way: everyone freaks out about the morning pages.
In practice, though, for most of us, the weekly Artist Dates with ourselves are harder to do.
It’s hard to go with yourself to enjoy some art or have pleasure in an art supply store… it’s hard to give ourselves the freedom to be open and to dream.

It is those moments that sustain me. The ones where I tell myself that I have a lot of talents. I can sing, play the guitar, write songs (even if I’m the only one to hear them.) I can draw, paint (a room at least) and build small and some grander projects. It is the artist in me that keeps me going! Especially on those “God I wish I was dead!” days. God’s not through with me yet…He helped me find this website. BTW Happy Mother’s Day Therese!!!

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these kind of articles are the little push
i need. i’m very creative and let the housecleaning etc.
take over my life. then i become depressed.
thank you

I pray that each and every-one conecting to this site will be wonderfully blessed. I’m new to this site, but not new to the spirit of God who operate in me.I’m prayerfully thankful for this site and every one who’ve shared such meaningful, and blessed thoughts as I have encountered. I honestly look forward to communicating, and embracing the wonderful messages that I know will be coming my way. I yet pray for a soulful and God loving mate. Thank each of you kindly again, and may God bless each of you and keep you safe. I certainly will welcome your prayers.

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Dear Therese,
I read these articles on this site. It made me feel so much better, because it shows me there are other people suffering from anxiety and depression. I have been working many years to improve myself and continue doing so. I did not feel so alone anymore when I read these articles. Thank you so much for this wonderful insite. I am so grateful to you and to God. I hope everyone is doing okay. One thing, I found to help me on those hard days, is to always says something positive to ourselves, thank God everyday with a list of things, and giving myself credit for even the smallest things I get accomplished on my list. This seems to help me from getting overwelmed at times. It is always a struggle for me, even with my meds which I am grateful for. I thank God for every day of life and I try to see the beautiful white light of the day.
Thanks,
Sara Omaha, NE.

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I am so glad for this site. I feel so all along sometime. I am very depressed and don’t know how my life my life got so missed up. I have a lot to say but will save for later/please keep in touch.

Often I feel “threatened” at work and social situations. I get this “churning” in my gut lke the “wolves are at the door.” I’m very comptetent at what I do, but instead of taking on a challenge with enthusiasm, it is just an opportunity to screw up. I assume this is a form of depression because St John’s Wart has been helpful over the years. Comments?