Comments on: 5 Small (But Big) Ways to Beat Depression Every Time http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:02:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: The Daily Minder http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-2846 The Daily Minder Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:47:34 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-2846 Hi Bob. I know what you mean about the gym feeling like it is only for fit people. Sometimes it is easy to feel that way. We have lots of articles and tips for depression on this site. Do a search and see if you can find something useful. Hope we all have helped somewhat. Thanks for leaving a comment. TDM Hi Bob.

I know what you mean about the gym feeling like it is only for fit people. Sometimes it is easy to feel that way.

We have lots of articles and tips for depression on this site. Do a search and see if you can find something useful.

Hope we all have helped somewhat. Thanks for leaving a comment.

TDM

]]> By: Bob Parker http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-2844 Bob Parker Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:33:19 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-2844 I appreciate many of your points here and agree with them. One challenge for me is I find walking or biking alone creates greater aloneness or loneliness as it gives me more time with my frustration and thoughts. Previously, I was very much into working out at the gym, but as I had more time of depression, I had a greater reluctance to work out. I intuitively got your 'stale air / plastic' gym concept in my recent reluctance to go back to the gym - it only seems good for healthy people. So of course a challenge is where to find some socializing outside - a little more challenging in the suburbs up North. But, understanding helps and I look forward to seeing other suggestions from you or other posters here. I appreciate many of your points here and agree with them. One challenge for me is I find walking or biking alone creates greater aloneness or loneliness as it gives me more time with my frustration and thoughts.

Previously, I was very much into working out at the gym, but as I had more time of depression, I had a greater reluctance to work out. I intuitively got your ’stale air / plastic’ gym concept in my recent reluctance to go back to the gym - it only seems good for healthy people. So of course a challenge is where to find some socializing outside - a little more challenging in the suburbs up North. But, understanding helps and I look forward to seeing other suggestions from you or other posters here.

]]> By: How to Lose Weight and Get Fit and Healthy Using Your Mind | The Daily Mind - Making the Daily Grind Meaningful http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-2275 How to Lose Weight and Get Fit and Healthy Using Your Mind | The Daily Mind - Making the Daily Grind Meaningful Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:51:10 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-2275 [...] eating clean and exercising is that your mind becomes a lot clearer and happier. In this post on beating depression I talked about how exercises is one of the best ways to make yourself feel happy. To me this is one [...] [...] eating clean and exercising is that your mind becomes a lot clearer and happier. In this post on beating depression I talked about how exercises is one of the best ways to make yourself feel happy. To me this is one [...]

]]> By: The Daily Minder http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-1526 The Daily Minder Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:58:22 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-1526 Karen - thanks for the comment and the list idea. I like it! tDM Karen - thanks for the comment and the list idea. I like it!

tDM

]]> By: Karen http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-1517 Karen Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:24:42 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-1517 Very helpful post. Thank you. Something that has always helped me when I'm feeling blue is writing random lists of things I'm good at doing. The act of putting them to paper will often cheer me up, even if it's just a little. Very helpful post. Thank you. Something that has always helped me when I’m feeling blue is writing random lists of things I’m good at doing. The act of putting them to paper will often cheer me up, even if it’s just a little.

]]> By: The Daily Minder http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-1513 The Daily Minder Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:33:52 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-1513 BJ - I will check it out this week. Thanks. And thanks for all your great comments. TDM BJ - I will check it out this week. Thanks. And thanks for all your great comments.

TDM

]]> By: BJ http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-1510 BJ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:55:43 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-1510 In answer to your question about the Tolle book - yes, I think it's very worthwhile reading. Even if you don't buy into the entire philosophy, I can almost guarantee that something in there will serve as a key to unlock a thought process that you might otherwise miss. It really provided me with new insights into how we think, feel, and act, as well as how we can positively influence those things. Jennie - Replacing the coffee with green tea is very good advice; you might also consider white tea, or Rooibos, which has very high antioxidant levels and pretty much no caffeine. In answer to your question about the Tolle book - yes, I think it’s very worthwhile reading. Even if you don’t buy into the entire philosophy, I can almost guarantee that something in there will serve as a key to unlock a thought process that you might otherwise miss. It really provided me with new insights into how we think, feel, and act, as well as how we can positively influence those things.

Jennie - Replacing the coffee with green tea is very good advice; you might also consider white tea, or Rooibos, which has very high antioxidant levels and pretty much no caffeine.

]]> By: The Daily Minder http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-1504 The Daily Minder Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:09:51 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-1504 Jennie - I am glad you are taking active steps to help your own situation. Good move giving up the caffeine. Check out our post on TEA HEALTH - you might want to replace the coffee with Green Tea. Even though green tea has caffeine it is shown to benefit people with depression. Good luck! The Daily Mind will always be here for support and encouragement! TDM Jennie - I am glad you are taking active steps to help your own situation. Good move giving up the caffeine. Check out our post on TEA HEALTH - you might want to replace the coffee with Green Tea. Even though green tea has caffeine it is shown to benefit people with depression.

Good luck! The Daily Mind will always be here for support and encouragement!

TDM

]]> By: Jennie http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-1503 Jennie Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:35:48 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-1503 A wonderful post that I am definitely going to take to heart. I do have problems with depression and by far my favorite thing is to go outside and walk in the sun. any problem seems better out there! the point about negative reinforcement is an excellent one, I am going to take that into account with my phases of depression and anxiety. it's easy to get into a negative cycle, and then to stop taking control, letting it get the better of you. I'm currently giving up caffeine to help with my stress and anxiety, I didn't realize it could help with depression as well - but personally I've found that coming down off it has made me a little more depressed, for obvious reasons! it's best to take it slow... A wonderful post that I am definitely going to take to heart. I do have problems with depression and by far my favorite thing is to go outside and walk in the sun. any problem seems better out there!

the point about negative reinforcement is an excellent one, I am going to take that into account with my phases of depression and anxiety. it’s easy to get into a negative cycle, and then to stop taking control, letting it get the better of you.

I’m currently giving up caffeine to help with my stress and anxiety, I didn’t realize it could help with depression as well - but personally I’ve found that coming down off it has made me a little more depressed, for obvious reasons! it’s best to take it slow…

]]> By: The Daily Minder http://thedailymind.com/stress/5-small-but-big-ways-to-beat-depression-every-time/#comment-1499 The Daily Minder Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:22:24 +0000 http://thedailymind.com/?p=235#comment-1499 Jean - Thank you for stopping by from Leo's blog and leaving a comment. Really appreciate it. Kristi - I really like that visualization! Thank you! BJ - As usual I love your comments... The temporary nature of depression is so important to recognize. Is that book worth reading? TDM Jean - Thank you for stopping by from Leo’s blog and leaving a comment. Really appreciate it.

Kristi - I really like that visualization! Thank you!

BJ - As usual I love your comments… The temporary nature of depression is so important to recognize. Is that book worth reading?

TDM

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