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What Are Helpful Coping Statements and What Are Not?
What are coping statements? Coping statements are truthful positive statements used to replace the negative and untrue thoughts that take-over when you feel anxious, stressed, angry, and/or when facing other overwhelming situations. “Remember that it won’t hurt forever” is a coping statement. Being a truthful statement counter-acts negative unhelpful thinking such as ” It always hurts me.” Or…
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If you need help now, call a 24-hour crisis center at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for free, private help or dial 911. Depression Quiz Links and Mental Health Resources…
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Until I was hospitalized, I did not know how many resources were available to help me understand my depression. I have used some of these and…
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How long is that in “depression years?”
17 months ago, I walked into the emergency room and sought professional medical help for depression. As I continue my work to…
How I Use Mental Health Programs to Avoid Circling the Drain
I’m not 100% sure I would be alive if I hadn’t found these powerful organizations. When I was admitted to the hospital…
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Which Coping Statements for Depression Work for Me?
Positive coping statements for depression is one tool that keeps me from circling the drain. Having spent decades with unhelpful thinking, that…
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