TOOLS (Mind Sets or Thinking Patterns)

TOOLS  (Mind Sets or Thinking Patterns)

I believe that the difference between coping and not coping with any depression, or life event, is knowledge of and use of known tools.
Many people are taught by their circumstances as they grow what natural tools to use to deal with life’s harder situations.  Many people never learn, because of circumstances, as they grow, the natural tools  to use.  If you can teach yourself, or can be taught by others, to use natural tools to relieve suffering, it can make the difference between happiness, acceptance, frustration and grief.
In this Blog many tools are discussed.  In the Mental Health Profession, there are many names for different tools (mind sets or thinking patterns).  In this blog, I have provided my own names.  First, you can find tools, by doing a “Tool” search.  Also, I will provide a list of tools discussed in this blog which you can access in the labels column.  Sometimes, all I need is one word to remind me of a tool I can use that will help me cope with a current difficult situation.  Mental tools are as important to me as physical tools are to a worker.

Thinking Patterns

Problem Beliefs

Bedtimes

False Assumptions

Depression Self Diagnosis

Brain Tools

First Aid Kit

Treatments

Reliance

Mind Set Change Tool

Defining Depression

Make Gratitude List

Natural Chemical Booster

Read Books

Coping Strategies

Symptoms Identification

Orderliness

Identifying Triggers

Treatments

Help from Outside

Self Confidence vs. Self Esteem

Distorted Thinking

GRATITUDE LIST

So I did some serious GRATITUDE THINKING…………..

I’m down 50 pounds from 10 years ago

My depression comes and GOES - so I don't have it all the time.

I can see up a canyon and see beautiful mountains from my street

My relatives, Bob, Stan, Bill, Kirk, Rick and my father have all served our country

My depression isn’t out of control-and each time things seemed insurmountable, something comes along to relieve the results of the current depression – miracles

Occasional new perspectives

New tan skirt – haven’t worn that color much before

Wonderful and Varied neighbors

My granddaughter reminds me so much of my innocent little first child

My husband’s companionship

Tulips in all their varieties

My arthritis isn’t debilitating

Potatoes!  My number one comfort food

The idea of self-confidence instead of self-esteem

My red couch being upstairs

My puss willow lights

Mom’s china and silver

Beads

I can do things to influence my own brain chemicals

The advantages of email

Color – color – and more color

I can type

THAT’s IT FOR RIGHT NOW