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 Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:41:46
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Dear Members,
It would be very helpful if you could tell our community how you deal with the onset of depression. The following is a questionnaire that assesses how people (with Major Depressive Disorder and/or Dysthymic Disorder) cope with depression.
Here's the first question:
When my mood starts to become too down, depressed, or hopeless:
- I ensure that I stay on the prescribed dose of my medication for depression.
Once you answer, you will be shown how our other members have answered.
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:43:13
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed, or hopeless:
- I immediately notify my doctor about this.
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:43:48
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I immediately notify my family or friends about this.
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:44:14
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I ensure that I get regular sleep (not too much or too little).
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:45:21
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I ensure that I get regular exercise (not too much or too little).
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:45:53
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I ensure that I keep to my regular amount of social life (hours/week) - not too much or too little.
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:46:35
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I ensure that I keep to my regular amount of work (hours/week) - not too much or too little.
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:47:08
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I don't drink alcohol or use street drugs.
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:47:42
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I don't go to parties, rock concerts or any other very stimulating or emotional events (because I don't want to get over-stimulated).
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:48:07
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I purposely don't do any major shopping (because I don't want to over-spend).
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:48:35
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I purposely don't make any major decisions - e.g., buy a new car, buy a house, quit my job (because I don't trust my decision-making ability when I'm depressed).
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:49:17
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I purposely don't pursue a new romance (because I don't trust my decision-making ability when I'm depressed).
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:49:46
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I try to cheer myself up by increasing my social, vocational, and/or recreational activities.
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14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:50:17
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I try to cheer myself up by using "positive thinking" (e.g., counting my blessings, positive affirmations, using cognitive therapy techniques to correct my negative thinking).
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:50:51
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I try to cheer myself up by going for quiet walks.
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Administrator
14912 Posts
Gratitude: 593
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Posted - 03/30/2008 : 12:51:16
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When my mood starts to become too down, depressed or hopeless:
- I try to cheer myself up by reading or watching TV.
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When Your Depression Returns, What Do You Do?
