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Oh and Frame, in terms of who or what you are being thankful/grateful towards... I kind of just think of it as being appreciative.. Just recognising things, as opposed to thanking someone or something for them. I guess it depends what the thing is that you're thinking of though. If you're religious ...

Frame, not at, all :) I'd love for this to be something everyone comments on, I want everyone to add to it as often as they'd like, it's not a post for me but for everyone. I think its uplifting to think of things to be grateful for, and it's uplifting to see what other people are grateful for. Andd...

Oh today I've been grateful for... space. And for being able to have that space. Ive used the today to turn some negatives into positives which ive been able to do cos the people around me have given me the space to do so. Woo

Blaine not at all!!

Thats a wonderful beautiful thing to be grateful for. Gratitude is gratitude and its in noticing it that I think can help us feel better in the depression and stuff.

I think being grateful for nature is awesome. Its beautiful

Not pretentious *hugs*

I made a list of things I can do to help myself. I'm trying to get towards doing more things for myself, being a bit more independent and proactive. Most of these things are things people do in just normal life... little things I tend not to do... that could just help. So next time I'm having a crap...

Hmm ive been thinking about it for a few days, what about a quotes section in the ¤ * ARTS, MUSIC, CRAFTS AND HOBBIES * section. I was thinking well people could just post quotes as a post in Other thoughts feelings and messages... But i thought it could be nice to have a place where we gather and b...

It reminds me that to a degree I can control my depression. I can do certain things that I know will elevate my mood. I do have some choice in the matter. And remembering that helps to keep me fighting and staying strong, -helping me push through on those dreadful days when you feel capable of nothi...

It reminds me that to a degree I can control my depression. I can do certain things that I know will elevate my mood. I do have some choice in the matter. And remembering that helps to keep me fighting and staying strong, -helping me push through on those dreadful days when you feel capable of nothi...

hey wally. i think i can understand where you're coming from, my depression was never really bad and debilitating until one year when it just turned so so bad. but then i started to get professional help and things have been slowly getting better over time. sounds like you have tried to talk to peop...

Hi sarah and wally

and what Frame said is true. Feel free to post wherever best suits you

Frame I'm glad to hear you're on board Yes, do add whenever you want to, I hope you can get some relief soon, thinking of you

Today I've been grateful for the simple beauty of music, its relaxing effect on my body mind and soul.

A child saw what words meant. Words were beautiful when used properly but they never were. She learned to listen to her inner voice. To her amazement she learned that all you have is what's inside. It is what can be used to heal or make you see your self worth and the beauty of the world. Her life i...

^ When you first get into the place you are staying, dump your bags and go exploring
> Browsing the forum and reading things on the internet that can help me!
v How are you going to help yourself feel better tomorrow?

...And adds to depression too I think. -Something I read that may help you... Not that it provides suggestions or techniques, but becoming aware of some of my unconstructive thinking patterns helps me to get closer to being able to change them. -All-or-nothing thinking - Looking at things in black-o...