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<blockquote data-quote="KD Langer" data-source="post: 5596529" data-attributes="member: 15395"><p>I think everyone does Ponti, just at different levels. It is impossible to go through life without suffering some form of mental or emotional distress.</p><p></p><p>M. Scott Peck opens his book <em>the road less traveled</em> with the line "life is difficult". It is. </p><p></p><p>During the last two years a close family member has died and a long term relationship has broken up. None of the stuff I've posted here has made this easy to deal with. But it has helped me to cope with the sadness that accompanies these things.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That was me, wallowing in all the negativity.</p><p></p><p>AA have a great prayer/slogan "give me the strength to change the things I can, the courage to accept the things I cannot and the wisdom to know the difference"</p><p></p><p>Like you said Honky, none of this stuff is going to change overnight and constantly worrying or getting angry over it only harms yourself. I'm not saying you can't be interested or concerned, but you have to learn to accept that some things are just going to take time.</p><p></p><p>Voluntary work is another great way to help yourself. Helping others really is its own reward. It can be as simple as calling on an elderly neighbour for a chat or getting involved coaching kids in sport, whatever is your thing.</p><p></p><p>Charities are also crying out for volunteers. If you have a couple of hours a week, its a great thing to do. Another upside to it is you will meet like minded kind hearted people and that is also good for your psyche.</p><p></p><p>You will also be making a contribution to others and making a real difference. Change is very rarely the huge effort of one person. It is usually small efforts by lots and lots of people.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Another great way to help with your mood. I have playlists on you tube with songs like Louis Armstrong's "waht a wonderful world" and Frank Sinatra's That's life on them.</p><p>Great for a pick me up.</p><p></p><p></p><p>All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. Laughter is the best medicine etc.</p><p></p><p>But watching a funny film or reading a funny book is great alright.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Lol.</p><p></p><p>I hear ya. Everything in moderation though.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Great advice Eleven.</p><p></p><p>Also if you're in the process of helping someone with mental health issues, it is so important to look after your own mental health at the same time.</p><p></p><p>It's not being selfish to sometimes put yourself first, it is essential.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KD Langer, post: 5596529, member: 15395"] I think everyone does Ponti, just at different levels. It is impossible to go through life without suffering some form of mental or emotional distress. M. Scott Peck opens his book [I]the road less traveled[/I] with the line "life is difficult". It is. During the last two years a close family member has died and a long term relationship has broken up. None of the stuff I've posted here has made this easy to deal with. But it has helped me to cope with the sadness that accompanies these things. That was me, wallowing in all the negativity. AA have a great prayer/slogan "give me the strength to change the things I can, the courage to accept the things I cannot and the wisdom to know the difference" Like you said Honky, none of this stuff is going to change overnight and constantly worrying or getting angry over it only harms yourself. I'm not saying you can't be interested or concerned, but you have to learn to accept that some things are just going to take time. Voluntary work is another great way to help yourself. Helping others really is its own reward. It can be as simple as calling on an elderly neighbour for a chat or getting involved coaching kids in sport, whatever is your thing. Charities are also crying out for volunteers. If you have a couple of hours a week, its a great thing to do. Another upside to it is you will meet like minded kind hearted people and that is also good for your psyche. You will also be making a contribution to others and making a real difference. Change is very rarely the huge effort of one person. It is usually small efforts by lots and lots of people. Another great way to help with your mood. I have playlists on you tube with songs like Louis Armstrong's "waht a wonderful world" and Frank Sinatra's That's life on them. Great for a pick me up. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy :). Laughter is the best medicine etc. But watching a funny film or reading a funny book is great alright. Lol. I hear ya. Everything in moderation though. Great advice Eleven. Also if you're in the process of helping someone with mental health issues, it is so important to look after your own mental health at the same time. It's not being selfish to sometimes put yourself first, it is essential. [/QUOTE]
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