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#11

12-18-2012 | 06:10 AM

Space

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I'm depressed & it's your fault

Take the below test to see `if you are ?
Depression Test, Am I Depressed? < Click 4 free test<CLICK< b>

<CITE style="FONT-STYLE: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,153,51)">www.depressedtest.com/</CITE>
Take the depression test to see whether you are suffering from this debilitating psychological disorder. The test will score you on six different forms of ...
Dysthymia - Cyclothymia - Major Depression - Bipolar Disorder
Test only takes a few minutes & you get your results fast.
I flunked the test I will try again later, I'm 2 depressed to take it again right now Wish you happiness in life..

#12

12-18-2012 | 06:36 AM

Space

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How to be HAPPY !!!!!

How to be happy: Tips for cultivating contentment

Are you tired of waiting around for happiness to find you? Stop waiting and start getting happy with these tips.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Do you know how to be happy? Or are you waiting for happiness to find you?
Despite what the fairy tales depict, happiness doesn't appear by magic. It's not even something that happens to you. It's something you can cultivate.
So, what are you waiting for? Start discovering how to be happy.
How to be happy: What science tells us

Only 10 percent or so of the variation in people's reports of happiness can be explained by differences in their circumstances. It appears that the bulk of what determines happiness is due to personality and — more importantly — thoughts and behaviors that can be changed.
So, yes, you can learn how to be happy — or at least happier.
Although you may have thought, as many people do, that happiness comes from being born rich or beautiful or living a stress-free life, the reality is that people who have wealth, beauty or less stress are not happier on average than those of who don't enjoy those blessings.

People who are happy seem to intuitively know that their happiness is the sum of their life choices, and their lives are built on the following pillars:

Devoting time to family and friends
Appreciating what they have
Maintaining an optimistic outlook
Feeling a sense of purpose
Living in the moment

How to be happy: Practice, practice, practice

If you have been looking for happiness, the good news is that your choices, thoughts and actions can influence your level of happiness. It's not as easy as flipping a switch, but you can turn up your happiness level. Here's how to get started on the path to creating a happier you.
Invest in relationships

**Surround yourself with happy people. Being around people who are content buoys your own mood. And by being happy yourself, you give something back to those around you.

Friends and family help you celebrate life's successes and support you in difficult times. Although it's easy to take friends and family for granted, these relationships need nurturing. They need your time/love..

Build up your emotional account with kind words and actions. Be careful and gracious with critique. Let people know that you appreciate what they do for you or even just that you're glad they're part of your life.
How to be happy: Tips for cultivating contentment

Express gratitude

Gratitude is more than saying thank you. It's a sense of wonder, appreciation and, yes, thankfulness for life. It's easy to go through life without recognizing your good fortune. Often, it takes a serious illness or other tragic event to jolt people into appreciating the good things in their lives. Don't wait for something like that to happen to you.

Make a commitment to practice gratitude. Each day identify at least one thing that enriches your life. When you find yourself thinking an ungrateful thought, try substituting a grateful one. For example, replace "my sister forgot my birthday" with "my sister has always been there for me in tough times."
Let gratitude be the last thought before you go to sleep. Let gratitude also be your first thought when you wake up in the morning.

Cultivate optimism

Develop the habit of seeing the positive side of things. You needn't become a Pollyanna — after all, bad things do happen. It would be silly to pretend otherwise. But you don't have to let the negatives color your whole outlook on life. Remember that what is right about you almost always trumps what is wrong.

If you're not an optimistic person by nature, it may take time for you to change your pessimistic thinking. Start by recognizing negative thoughts as you have them. Then take a step back and ask yourself these key questions:
Is the situation really as bad as I think?

Is there another way to look at the situation?

What can I learn from this experience that I can use in the future?

Find your purpose

People who strive to meet a goal or fulfill a mission — whether it's growing a garden, working on your Monte Carlo, caring for children or finding one's spirituality — are happier than those who don't have such aspirations.
Having a goal provides a sense of purpose, bolsters self-esteem and brings people together. What your goal is doesn't matter as much as whether the process of working toward it is meaningful to you.
Try to align your daily activities with the long-term meaning and purpose of your life. Research studies suggest that relationships provide the strongest meaning and purpose to your life. So cultivate meaningful relationships.

Are you engaged in something you love? If not, ask yourself these questions to discover how you can find your purpose:
What excites and energizes me?

What are my proudest achievements?

How do I want others to remember me?

Live in the moment

Don't postpone joy waiting for a day when your life is less busy or less stressful. That day may never come.
Instead, look for opportunities to savor the small pleasures of everyday life. Focus on the positives in the present moment, instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Live your now in the present 4-Sure!

If all else fails, use your search engine (lol)
I hope & wish everyone happiness on their journey of `life 4-Sure!!!

Last edited by Space; 12-19-2012 at 10:09 AM.

#13

12-18-2012 | 08:25 AM

Leprechaun93

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Heres what i got from that test.

Major Depression: Slight-Moderate
Dysthymia: Slight
Bipolar Disorder: Slight-Moderate
Cyclothymia: Slight-Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Moderate
Postpartum Depression: N/A
Depression Test, Am I Depressed?

#14

12-18-2012 | 08:57 AM

Space

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Hi `Keane,
Sadly yes,

I think you maybe depressed, but I believe that is because you are letting/permitting the negatives in your life control you...? ?

I think you should kick the negatives in the butt & take over the driver's position & be the driver of your own life

It's really your choice...Like anything good, it does take some time/work to change...

To me, everyone has problems in life 4-Sure..., but it's how we deal with those problems that makes the difference..

When I have a problem (yes, I have them 2) I look @ the problem & think about what I can `do to resolve it

I think/meditate/search for a solution to my problem(s) `if I find or think of a solution I apply it to resolve the problem..

If I can't find an answer or solution that day, I just let it go & I don't let the problem(s) drag me down in2 a pity pot or depression...If the problem comes back into my mind, I just delete it from my mind & get back to extracting the best from the new day I've been given...

I write down my problems & look at them everyday...If I find a solution to them (?), I resolve & get back to living/loving life.

I refuse to let problems that are outa my control

control me or the happiness I seek from each day...

Everything to me is a "State of Mind" (what are you without a Mind ?)~> just a body that can't think

I think & I refuse to let the bad/negative things take control...I just delete them `if there is nothing that I can `do to resolve them & leave them for another day...One day @ a time (that's all we get)...

I don't know `if this will work 4 U, but I post/share in case it might help you or the reader...It takes practice, but it's worth the investment of your Time & life 4-Sure...(or to me it is)

I do hope that some of my words/thoughts help ?
Your choice to act on them or to delete them....
Free 2 `be who you want 2 `be...I choose to `be happy over sad 4-Real-Sure...
Wish you the best ~> EnJoy your `journey of `Life

Dr.`Space

Dream`it - Plan `it - Act `it ~> 4-Sure
"Dreams are where we want 2`go or `be & work is how we get there"
Now, please go back & read my prior post "How 2 `be Happy"
Wish you & readers a Happy/Peaceful Day/Life 4-Sure

Last edited by Space; 12-18-2012 at 09:04 AM.

#15

12-18-2012 | 09:32 AM

Space

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Results from my test

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Here Are Your Scores:

<TABLE class=tests cellSpacing=2><TBODY><TR><TH style="WIDTH: 200px">Disorder</TH><TH style="WIDTH: 120px">Your Score</TH></TR><TR><TD>Major Depression:</TD><TD class=ctr>Very Slight</TD></TR><TR><TD class=alt>Dysthymia:</TD><TD class="alt ctr">Very Slight</TD></TR><TR><TD>Bipolar Disorder:</TD><TD class=ctr>Very Slight</TD></TR><TR><TD class=alt>Cyclothymia:</TD><TD class="alt ctr">Very Slight</TD></TR><TR><TD>Seasonal Affective Disorder:</TD><TD class=ctr>Very Slight</TD></TR><TR><TD class=alt>Postpartum Depression:</TD><TD class="alt ctr">N/A</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Wow, it seems like I'm "Very Slight" (What's that mean?)

that I'm only Slightly `crazy & depressed (lol)

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slight - definition of slight by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus ...

<CITE style="FONT-STYLE: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,153,51)">www.thefreedictionary.com/slight</CITE>
Small in size, degree, or amount: a slight tilt; a slight surplus. Slight change - Slightly - Slighted - Slighter

Last edited by Space; 12-18-2012 at 10:04 AM.

#16

12-18-2012 | 08:56 PM

Leprechaun93

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Thanks for the words space

#17

12-18-2012 | 09:16 PM

monte carlo 3831

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I passed on the second set of questions, to many for me to concentrate......I don't need no stinking test to tell me if I'm depressed or not.....

drinks are on me tonight everyone........

#18

12-19-2012 | 04:49 AM

Space

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Quote:

Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831

drinks are on me tonight everyone........

Thanks `Chris, for your contributions & drinks

"I believe in `Santa & Aliens" Thanks `Chris for the drinks...lol

Last edited by Space; 12-19-2012 at 05:31 AM.

#19

12-21-2012 | 08:18 AM

Space

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Leprechaun93

Thanks for the words space

You're Welcome `Keane,
I hope that it helps you or other member's 4-Sure...
p.s. (It also helps me remember what is important in life) I try to look at what I have, instead of what I don't...I dream about what I want & desire & keep working to make my dreams come `true..

Change for the better is always `good

Wish everyone a Stress`free - Happy Holidays