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When I Feel Depressed

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When I feel depressed I listen to uplifting Christian music or I write poetry to help me deal with emotions but one thing I find that really helps is when I choose to be active because it instantly uplifts me too.

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I don't eat when I depressed this way since I am preoccupying myself otherwise

- Submitted by SOARINGPHOENIX 7/22/2010 in Staying Positive | 1 Comments

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Person in the mirror...

Smile at that person in the mirror, bring her / him to life. Let her or him know that she / he is very important. That smile should spark who you are inside...Do this everytime you walk past a mirror or just getting ready for the day.

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I was getting very depressed in my body. Felt that the person inside me did not count anymore. I knew she was there but was stuck inside. I was at a store one day and I felt depressed, a stranger simply smiled I smiled back. it felt gr8. I now smile at the person in the mirror.

- Submitted by I2SILLY 7/22/2010 | 3 Comments | View Secret

Music

I keep wonderful music on an ipod, and when i start to feel depressed I play upbeat music. When I am feeling too hyper, I play soothing music. I find that I can change my mood by listening to one or two songs. 252

- Submitted by CAROLE999 7/22/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

Vitamin D an B12 Definciency and Depression

A vitamin D deficiency is now linked not only to diabetes and heart trouble, but also to depression. If you feel depressed, you probably need B12 and Vitamin D and get 15 minutes of sun per day if you can, or drink 3 - 6 ounce glasses of milk. What you eat can affect mood. Have you doctor check your vitamin D levels.

- Submitted by SUNSHINE6442 7/22/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

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