One way to get rid of the "blues"

DENMW · 05-24-2007, 08:56 PM

I came here tonight after just being really sad about some things and came with tears in my eyes looking for suuport. I read a few posts and sent a few encouraging replies and you know, I'm not sad anymore.

If you're feeling down in the dumps, take a few minutes to encourage someone else. It not only takes the focus off yourself, you may actually listen to the encouragement and support you are giving someone else.

notsleepy · 05-25-2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DENMW

I came here tonight after just being really sad about some things and came with tears in my eyes looking for suuport. I read a few posts and sent a few encouraging replies and you know, I'm not sad anymore.

If you're feeling down in the dumps, take a few minutes to encourage someone else. It not only takes the focus off yourself, you may actually listen to the encouragement and support you are giving someone else.

That's very sweet and very true. I hope you're feeling better.

Laura

CRosie · 05-25-2007, 12:33 PM

Thank you for the reminder...this is so important.

We are all links in the human chain...

Ro

monica64 · 05-26-2007, 04:36 AM

DENMW
I hope you are feeling better today. Im sending hugs and prayers to you.
Monica

DENMW · 05-26-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DENMW

I came here tonight after just being really sad about some things and came with tears in my eyes looking for suuport. I read a few posts and sent a few encouraging replies and you know, I'm not sad anymore.

If you're feeling down in the dumps, take a few minutes to encourage someone else. It not only takes the focus off yourself, you may actually listen to the encouragement and support you are giving someone else.

Seems like I'm a slow learner and I'd better keep reading my own post over and over again. I get so "Me" focused

Yesterday I was out of control with my eating and decided to go to an Overeaters Anyonymous meeting for support. I have not been for a couple of years but I recognized several of the people. Of course, being focused on "Me", I sat in judgement and thought "she gained a lot of weight since I saw her last" and "he doesn't look like he's doing too well" and oh "I never met her but she couldn't help me, she's out of control herself". I'm ashamed to write these things but I truly thought that way. But today I'm out of myself and God again used this to show me that "it's not always about ME". I called one of the ladies from the group who was successful hoping to get some support this morning and she was not home. Then I looked at the list and thought, hmmmm there's not really anyone else I'd call for support. THEN, God spoke to me and said "why don't you call this person on the list, maybe you could give HER some support"

So, sometime today I will definitely call her and you know what, I bet I'll be encouraged by the call.

Is there someone you can encourage today?

inchesaway27 · 05-26-2007, 03:33 PM

I know what it is to be in need and i know what it is to have plenty.I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,whether well fed or hungry,whether living in plenty or in want.I can do everything through him who gives me strength. philippians 4:12-13 I hope this encourages you today.remeber we can do all things in christ who gives us strength whether be weight loss or anything in our lives. God bless!!!!

Sydney · 05-30-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DENMW

today I'm out of myself and God again used this to show me that "it's not always about ME".

Words to live by.

When I start feeling like my life has no purpose or meaning, I try to think how I can use my time on earth to enhance someone else's journey.

05-24-2007, 08:56 PM	#1
DENMW MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,633 Gallery: DENMW Stats: 243/168.5/139 5'4", Age 58	One way to get rid of the "blues" I came here tonight after just being really sad about some things and came with tears in my eyes looking for suuport. I read a few posts and sent a few encouraging replies and you know, I'm not sad anymore. If you're feeling down in the dumps, take a few minutes to encourage someone else. It not only takes the focus off yourself, you may actually listen to the encouragement and support you are giving someone else.

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05-25-2007, 12:33 PM	#3
CRosie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 770 Gallery: CRosie Stats: 266/186/150 WOE: my own low carb/sometimes lowfat plan Start Date: May 21, 2007	Thank you for the reminder...this is so important. We are all links in the human chain... Ro

05-26-2007, 04:36 AM	#4
monica64 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Out in the woods in northern Indiana Posts: 184 Gallery: monica64 Stats: 182/geesh/100 highest weight 250 in 2001/ 5'0 44yr WOE: Atkins 1972 Start Date: November 13, 2006	DENMW I hope you are feeling better today. Im sending hugs and prayers to you. Monica

05-26-2007, 03:33 PM	#6
inchesaway27 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8 Gallery: inchesaway27 Stats: 22/18/12 WOE: atkins Start Date: may 2007	I know what it is to be in need and i know what it is to have plenty.I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,whether well fed or hungry,whether living in plenty or in want.I can do everything through him who gives me strength. philippians 4:12-13 I hope this encourages you today.remeber we can do all things in christ who gives us strength whether be weight loss or anything in our lives. God bless!!!!