tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352200900659539534.post5258997494600373982..comments2023-03-25T13:51:49.834+00:00Comments on A Day In The Life Of OCD: The Sincere Avoidance of a Smile. A frown is always much easier these days.Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699581430199254616noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352200900659539534.post-75641222430201047852011-11-07T19:55:45.754+00:002011-11-07T19:55:45.754+00:00Elizabeth, despite the time difference online frie...Elizabeth, despite the time difference online friends is do-able :)<br /><br />Thank you OCD Anonymous for the tips!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699581430199254616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352200900659539534.post-79933303769840113362011-11-05T15:11:18.862+00:002011-11-05T15:11:18.862+00:00Hello Maggie,
I don't actually have depressio...Hello Maggie,<br /><br />I don't actually have depression but sometimes I do feel a little down for no reason. Here are some things that I do that help me and might be able to help you too:<br /><br />* Keep the house lights on during the day as I believe that even slight grey shadows can give the room a depressive, heavy atmosphere that may subconsciously affect your mood;<br /><br />* Try to get out for a walk at least once a day as fresh air does wonders for a person and the exercise releases feel-good chemicals (plus I agree with you that autumn (fall) is a beautiful time of year!);<br /><br />* Try to engage in social activities as company is a key ingredient to human nature, whether it be voluntary work, paid work, visiting friends/relatives or simply enjoying a book and a drink in a busy cafe.<br /><br />I see on your profile that you are in the U.K. - I recomemnd a website for depression and anxiety that the N.H.S. advise people to use that I also think is pretty good (sorry if you know of it already)!<br /><br />www.llttf.com (Living Life to the Full)<br /><br />I hope that it is helpful to you!OCD Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029991324831898750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352200900659539534.post-87771094570807451662011-11-03T17:05:51.929+00:002011-11-03T17:05:51.929+00:00Aw :-( I always enjoy your posts and just so you ...Aw :-( I always enjoy your posts and just so you know, I never "evaluate" them as uplifing or depressing. I like your personality and what you have to say. I think if we lived in the same time zone, we could be real life friends instead of just friends in cyber space :-)<br /><br />I am just now coming out of a funk I've been in for weeks (depression and avoidance etc.) but now I'm going to the other end of the spectrum and just getting super nervous about everything. Perhaps, this is more due to a medication adjustment and addition than anything.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />ElizabethElizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279501398388972542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352200900659539534.post-64088058104058545902011-11-03T09:29:22.810+00:002011-11-03T09:29:22.810+00:00I don't know if I can say that it is nice to k...I don't know if I can say that it is nice to know that you both get it.. I want to say it but I feel guilty for thinking it. It is a horible feeling and I just wouldn't wish it on anyone. I just hope that I am out of this funk soon and then my posts could maybe be brighter and more uplifting! It really is just depressing dribble at the moment!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699581430199254616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352200900659539534.post-32638009767050882162011-11-01T17:11:28.496+00:002011-11-01T17:11:28.496+00:00I completely understand what you're saying. I...I completely understand what you're saying. I'm the kind who either does something immediately to get it over with, or in cases of things that are more emotionally difficult, put them off and put them off and put them off until I give up altogether. I absolutely struggle with this constantly. Know that it's not just you. You may feel alone in your flat and your mind, but you are not alone in this situation.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542984912834780882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352200900659539534.post-40375117496119334192011-11-01T13:30:15.848+00:002011-11-01T13:30:15.848+00:00I am sorry you are feeling like this. I also retr...I am sorry you are feeling like this. I also retreat into avoidance and depression for periods of time and live in my mind. I don't know what else to say except, I get it and nothing lasts forever... including avoidance.Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279501398388972542noreply@blogger.com