HOPELESSNESS
If you are depressed you may get thoughts that make you feel hopeless . Unfortunately , some individuals who feel intensely hopeless about their future begin to think that they cannot carry on . In order to keep yourself safe through these difficult times, it is important to remember that the automatic thoughts that are making you feel hopeless can be tackled through the same techniques as those used for anxiety or depression . What evidence is there for thoughts ? What alternative ways of viewing your situation are there ? What activities could you undertake right now to alleviate these feelings, even for a short time ?
If you really cannot overcome your hopelessness it is important to talk to someone else . This becomes vital if you have any associated idea about harming yourself . If these thoughts flood your mind and you are felling too down to tackle them alone , please seek help .
KEEP GOING AND SEEKING HELP
Even with practice , there will be times when it is very difficult to use the techniques , you may find it hard to focus on thoughts , to write things down , or to take action . It does take an enormous effort to start using these approaches .
If you are struggling to implement these strategies , can anyone offer you support in your efforts? Even someone offering encouragement to try self- management approaches may help you get started . Other approaches to the management of depression , such as professional input from mental health and self medication with anti - depressants , are also important .
If you are depressed you may get thoughts that make you feel hopeless . Unfortunately , some individuals who feel intensely hopeless about their future begin to think that they cannot carry on . In order to keep yourself safe through these difficult times, it is important to remember that the automatic thoughts that are making you feel hopeless can be tackled through the same techniques as those used for anxiety or depression . What evidence is there for thoughts ? What alternative ways of viewing your situation are there ? What activities could you undertake right now to alleviate these feelings, even for a short time ?
If you really cannot overcome your hopelessness it is important to talk to someone else . This becomes vital if you have any associated idea about harming yourself . If these thoughts flood your mind and you are felling too down to tackle them alone , please seek help .
KEEP GOING AND SEEKING HELP
Even with practice , there will be times when it is very difficult to use the techniques , you may find it hard to focus on thoughts , to write things down , or to take action . It does take an enormous effort to start using these approaches .
If you are struggling to implement these strategies , can anyone offer you support in your efforts? Even someone offering encouragement to try self- management approaches may help you get started . Other approaches to the management of depression , such as professional input from mental health and self medication with anti - depressants , are also important .
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