Replies to 'Depression'

Since you couldn't find a program disk so cut yourself on upper calf. If you can name it you can change it. Next time you cannot find your program disk, or something else aggravates you so much, take a walk or go get a glass of ice water or tea or lemonade. It is amazing how if you step away or do some breathing exercises it clears your head from things blocking your view of the bigger picture. Sometimes, in the process you find a program disk too. Sometimes you find yourself. No cutting required. Try it on for size. Dr. Phil's son, Jay, says to the count of five in his book for teens and most women say to count of five works best. So for those of us not six feet tall football players like Dr. Phil...I changed to Jay's count of 5. Have you ever checked out the palace link that Dr. Phil gives if you click "General and Mental Health Resources" live link just above top post.

Relaxation Script by Dr. Phil

Appendix A, page 285 - 286 WLC book

BREATHE to count of FIVE each way ...in and out... (7 FOR FOOTBALL STARS)

"Focus on your breathing: (UWS, PAGE 286) "Breathing out EXACTLY to count of 1-2-3-4-5. So focus on letting go of everything you want to let go, especially stress, fear and any other destabalizing emotions. For a few moments, practice letting go of any tension, stress, feelings, or thoughts that you don't need right now. Let them go. Then breathe in EXACTLY to the count of 1-2-3-4-5...

Next, I want you to know that when you let these things go with your out-breath, you are replacing that space with good, nurturing air with your in-breath. Visualize that good air coming into your body and healing whatever needs restoration. Send that air to anywhere in your body and feel the love and caring you are giving yourself right now. Bring it into yourself. Practice this for a little while.

What you need to do next is to balance these in-breaths with the out-breaths, so that you will feel soothing relaxation and balance coming into your body. Practice breathing in to a count of five, 1-2-3-4-5, now breathe out, 1-2-3-4-5, in-breath, 1-2-3-4-5, and out-breath 1-2-3-4-5. count for yourself for each in-breath and out-breath for at least five minutes.

Note to yourself that you are balancing your out-breaths and in-breaths, letting the stress and tension leave your body, and allowing the good nurturing air to come in. You are releasing the stress and bringing the healing forces in. "



SELF MATTERS INCLUDES BETH
God Bless Beth and God Bless Beth A Lot


B eth be blessed abundantly and always be your best friend
E specially be loving and kind to yourself
T ake time to stop and smell the flowers where ever you see them and give Melody LOTS of hugs
H eavenly grace surround you with peace and tranquility and opportunities for much happiness