Posted by Sally green on June 14, 2002, at 18:30:33
In reply to Re: depression/Obsessive thoughts or the other way., posted by Essence on June 14, 2002, at 16:14:58
Hi Essence:
I know what you mean about the depression in relation to the obsessive thoughts. If I am depressed, which thank God is not much lately, I too will get obsessive thoughts. I have found that, if possible, that is when you need to really kick in everything you have to do something that brings you enjoyment or occupies your mind with something else. Just getting busy can help. Call somebody on the phone and chat! Anything to distract your mind from whatever has popped in. I am a firm believer that those thoughts are the devil trying to still our peace of mind and if anything you can't let him do this!! As I was telling another writer, my belief in God has really......helped me get over alot of this. Years ago, I could waste a whole day thinking about things that I did or that I said, pondering, wondering. Learning that this type activity is so unproductive and unneccessary has helped me control this. Once in a while I will have something stupid pop in my mind and I instantly tell myself that there is nothing that I can do to change the past. Learn to laugh at yourself, nothing is so bad that God won't forgive you and as long as you are safe and healthy, you can pick yourself up and move on.
A survivor of several near death auto accidents, addictions and the such, I have learned to realize how blessed I am and how much worse things could be.
Thanks for your imput,
Sally
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