Posted by Susan J on August 21, 2003, at 9:46:53
In reply to Overwhelming sadness, posted by Tabitha on August 21, 2003, at 0:32:48
Hi,
I think Penny's ideas were wonderful! I'd never heard of a toolkit idea. I've had those terrible bouts of sadness, too, where every second of every day brings nothing but pain. I feel for you....and hope you can get out of it soon.
One thing that helped me was to do nothing but watch hysterical comedies on TV. (When I'm sad like that, I don't feel like doing anything). You could tape a bunch back-to-back that you know just send you into fits of laughter. Or rent another movie from the video store that's funny.
Just bombard yourself with happy/funny/sunny/smilely. It never made me really happy, but it would get a giggle out of me now and then, and when I could laugh, I knew I'd be OK.
Good luck. :-)
S.
poster:Susan J
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