Posted by Aphrodite on June 12, 2004, at 6:08:11
In reply to Re: Now I have homework, posted by tabitha on June 11, 2004, at 1:21:40
Tabitha, maybe you should start with "charcoal" thinking:) Seriously, you have to start small.
I think all of us who suffer from severe depression find it difficult in the midst of it all to come up with good things, and I see nothing wrong with reviewing past compliments.
As for the little girl, I try to think of my own child and other children I know, and I can't fathom not being able to think of a thousand good things about them -- they are so innocent and in need of our advocacy. Do you have any children in your life? I personally am so detached from my "inner child" that I couldn't think of good qualities unless other children remind me that I was born an innocent person deserving of love. Try to visualize yourself at various times throughout your childhood -- I'll bet you can come up with not just things like "creative," but concrete examples of that creativity.
I hope you can think of good things about your adult self this weekend, too. Even if you just focus on one, that's a step into the world of charcoal thinking. I'm going to try with you since it's a pretty self-berating time for me as well.
Good luck!
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