topic Managing your mind in Depression https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/managing-your-mind/m-p/499181#M42456 <P>Hi Cookie_cookie,</P> <P>That is a good question. For everyone experiences the answer might be different.</P> <P>For me it is sometimes related to self-esteem, guilt, fear, anxiety, depression, stress, confusion and so many other things.</P> <P>I'm trying to accept the times when I feel down, realise those feelings will pass and I can try to make the most of the day regardless.</P> <P>A friend has mentioned having an attitude of gratitude. Sometimes we have to notice the little things in life that are good as well as the bigger things to help bring more joy to our lives.</P> <P>I'm not sure if this is what you were meaning! Please let me know if I am off track.</P> <P>Cheers from Dools</P> Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:58:17 GMT Doolhof 2019-06-05T11:58:17Z Managing your mind https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/managing-your-mind/m-p/499180#M42455 How to people mange when life if great, work family and friends but there thoughts and mind just seem to be the opposite? Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:40:26 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/managing-your-mind/m-p/499180#M42455 Cookie_cookie 2019-06-05T11:40:26Z Managing your mind https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/managing-your-mind/m-p/499181#M42456 <P>Hi Cookie_cookie,</P> <P>That is a good question. For everyone experiences the answer might be different.</P> <P>For me it is sometimes related to self-esteem, guilt, fear, anxiety, depression, stress, confusion and so many other things.</P> <P>I'm trying to accept the times when I feel down, realise those feelings will pass and I can try to make the most of the day regardless.</P> <P>A friend has mentioned having an attitude of gratitude. Sometimes we have to notice the little things in life that are good as well as the bigger things to help bring more joy to our lives.</P> <P>I'm not sure if this is what you were meaning! Please let me know if I am off track.</P> <P>Cheers from Dools</P> Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:58:17 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/managing-your-mind/m-p/499181#M42456 Doolhof 2019-06-05T11:58:17Z