Doing good to feel good

[Anna150]

Hello all

I am new here but wanted to share something I noticed recently.

I have been in a slump for awhile. Not wanting to see or speak to family and friends. Wanting to avoid any human contact at all costs.

I usually avoid the train but had to take it the other day. When I disembarked I noticed a lady struggling with a cane and a suitcase. I offered to take her suitcase for her and as we slowly made our way down the platform we spoke. I was surprised how relaxed I was speaking with her. And that I felt less burdened than I had in a long time.

Her gratitude for helping her made me feel... good.

This feeling motivated me to try to return a lost wallet I found this morning to its own. Again, it felt good.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Anna

[white knight]

Hi Anna

A very good observation. Its why our members here contribute too.

Being a good human being is not as commmon as we'd like to see. Its great therapy too.

Thanks for your input.

Tony WK

[Ggrand]

Hello Anna,

I agree with Tony WK,

I came on here because I needed support for my MH struggles, I received and still am receiving a lot of support and help from these wonderfully kind people here.

I try to give support to others as well, and I find in doing so it is helping me to heal and it helps me to feel not so bad about myself.

Kindness only,

Karen, (Grandy).

[JessF]

Hello Anna, what a lovely topic, and yes I agree with you. Depression can be a very selfish illness by its nature, we get so caught up in our own heads and feelings we can forget that others can be going through hell too. I've found that helping others can take me outside of my own head and see the world through the eyes of someone else for a time, which can give me a better perspective on my own life and problems.