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@avant-garde thanks for sharing honey. It's good to know that you have coping strategies. I know I need to put some in place for when I get anxious. Like Friday, I was highly anxious and aside from deep breathing and praying which doesn't always work I would like to find some strategies to fall back on instead of relying on medication.

I hope today is okay for you xo

The support button isn't working so here's my support heart. 💚 @DownMoreThanUp I'm sorry you're not feeling great at the moment! I am glad you can put pen to paper and produce your thoughts in poem form, though. I have found journalling and writing poetry a good way to get what's in my head out, especially if I've been ruminating on something! I hope you get some peace this afternoon! 🙏

Good afternoon lovely humans,

Hoping you are well and your hearts are feeling full today. 🥰

@ENKELI @heartathome @DownMoreThanUp @Appleblossom @avant-garde

@Appleblossom yes the support button is intermittently working for me too.

How are you feeling now after the service?
The music ensemble sounds lovely, what music genre is it?

@DownMoreThanUp thanks for sharing again, I know I appreciate it.

I am praying you find His Rest and that you begin to feel better.

@ENKELI @AuntGlow @heartathome @Appleblossom @avant-garde @Moose123

Thanks for caring friends. i had a nice drink with my wife and daughter just before. We discussed a lot of the pain assailing me right now. Their love and acceptance of me giving me lots of clarity.

When i'm down in the negative.

1. i stop giving myself care, forgiveness, love or good will even though i become totally self focussed.
2. i stop believing Jesus loves me and has forgiven me the pain I brought Him.
3. i stop taking care of even my most basic physical needs, and often stop medicating myself any relief.
4. i stop reaching out and disassociate myself from God, my family, dogs, and also myself.
5. i believe everything the accuser accuses me with all my wrongs from the worst perspective.
6. i decline love, even from my dogs, avoiding anyone's attention leaning that way.

When i'm down holding onto good life.

1. i do not believe my bad feelings but hold on to what i know to be true.
2. i do not let my feelings influence how i think about God, myself or others negatively.
3. i do not let my feelings overcome the moments but overcome the moments despite my feelings.
4. i experience good life apart of feeling good, seeing what is good holding me UP through my down time.
5. i do not focus on my own pain but let the pain aid my focus on praying for the suffering in others.
6. i become thankful and joyful in my Salvation with Jesus each time the accuser accuses me with past sin.
7. i appreciate God suffering my bad life with me in my down times rather than feel apart of Him being down.

The lists are not exhausted - what you reckon? Feel free to comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra291IHajjs&list=RDra291IHajjs&start_radio=1

This is really wonderful self-awareness @DownMoreThanUp.

What can help you to connect with holding onto good life today? 💖

I'm sorry you're going through a tough time at the moment @DownMoreThanUp I'm really glad that you had a talk with your wife and daughter and that they responded with love and acceptance!

I wondered if you went off your meds for a reason. No need to answer! I hope they stop the demons being so strong in your head. I love yourself awareness. So insightful and clear! Rest easy! 💚

@DownMoreThanUp thanks for sharing, it is incredibly helpful to me as it reminds me again that I am not alone in my feelings and neglect of myself.

Ever since my former friend/non romantic soulmate ghosted and almost destroyed me my depression and anxiety has been worse. I've had one of my meds upped and my GP considered upping the other one too.

I've been more depressed than ever the past 3 years and I have neglected myself.

When I am really down -

I don't eat properly

I don't shower as often as I should
I stay in bed longer
I don't spend time with God, which includes Bible study, prayer and worship

I don't want to leave the house

I cancel plans

I don't brush my teeth every night even though I have cavities and broken teeth already

I have more anxiety attacks

When I am feeling better

I study the Bible, pray and listen to Christian music

I cook, bake and prepare meals and eat healthier

I spend time in the garden, talking to Our Lord

I interact more

I forgive myself

How are you feeling now my brother? We are so blessed to have this forum, and even more blessed that we have the Holy Trinity. I am hoping your mood is improving.

How lucky you are to have a wife and daughter who are so supportive.

That is one thing I truly miss, not having someone who really cares about me. (For some reason I'm tearing up at this thought)
I miss not sharing my thoughts and feelings with someone who listens. Former friend was more of an "it's all about me" person but she was always there if I was really down.

I am lucky that I have 3 very dear Christian women in my life but one lives in the US, one is on the east coast and the 3rd one doesn't really have time for me as she has a family, work and study that keeps her busy.

The closest I come to having friends these days is the people on Sane and I feel kind of sad about that.

Gosh, I need to start thinking positive otherwise I am going to be crying in a moment!

Is there anything specific you want me to pray about my dear brother in Christ? I am praying you feel better 🙏😍

@AuntGlow you are such a kind and loving person. You are always reaching out to help us 😍❤️