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Mental Health Support

cilla4progress

(26,086 posts) Sun Nov 28, 2021, 12:05 PM Nov 2021

Negativity loop [View all]

I am finding myself in a negativity loop. I can't seem to break out of it towards a positive perspective on much of anything. I can identify contributing factors, but that's as far as I can get. I will also be getting outdoors for a hike today, which is a "treatment" for me, but, mentally, I'm stuck.

Any wisdom out there?

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Negativity loop [View all] cilla4progress Nov 2021 OP

Sorry I don't have any advice, I am in just about the same place Walleye Nov 2021 #1

Thanks, Walleye. cilla4progress Nov 2021 #5

I keep thinking that there will be more joy sometime Walleye Nov 2021 #16

Really good movies is my fastest technique Tetrachloride Nov 2021 #2

If you're able, mzmolly Nov 2021 #3

Great advice. cilla4progress Nov 2021 #6

You're most mzmolly Nov 2021 #11

I recently started seeing a therapist. One thing she likes so far is my exercise. I walk every brewens Nov 2021 #4

Thanks, brewens. cilla4progress Nov 2021 #7

She's a therapist at the local CHAS clinic. I needed a new primary care guy after my NP split town. brewens Nov 2021 #18

I think all decent people are suffering a little bit. CrispyQ Nov 2021 #8

Indeed. mzmolly Nov 2021 #13

try to reach a bit every day, but be gentle w yourself if you cant. mopinko Nov 2021 #9

The Calm app BlueSky3 Nov 2021 #10

I understand XanaDUer2 Nov 2021 #12

Going to the gym has helped some for me Susan Calvin Nov 2021 #14

Walks work great for me. Also spending time with my pets. They can shake me out of most funks. Midnight Writer Nov 2021 #15

tried Ashwagandha? Grasswire2 Nov 2021 #17

All great ideas! cilla4progress Nov 2021 #19

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