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<blockquote data-quote="NeutralGood" data-source="post: 1943591" data-attributes="member: 27477"><p>I disagree, having anxiety when you meet new people is not a normal reaction. Humans are a social creatures, have you ever seen "Castaway"? You end up going insane and talking to a volleyball.</p><p></p><p>If you don't want to make friends just try to get closer with your wife and daughter. As for making time for writing, do it. Stop making excuses, tell your wife and daughter on x day during x time you'll be busy so please don't disturb me. Combating depression is easier than most people think. I've been Manic/Depressive for as long as I can remember. I don't take drugs, I just work through it in my own ways. My friends are my biggest support. DnD is also a great way for me to get away for a while and forget my problems. Its all how you <strong>let</strong> yourself think and act. </p><p></p><p>Here's a short list of things that have helped me fight depression.</p><p>1.) exercise, takes your mind off other things and in the processes gets you into shape. Not only that but at the same time your self-esteem will increase with wieght loss.</p><p>2.) Stop drinking caffine. It seems odd, but it increases your heart rate since its a vascular constrictor. Which can help bring on anxiety attacks. It also keeps you up late and if your like myself you have a hard enough time falling asleep being an insomniac.</p><p>3.) Hobbies, the more time you spend being busy the less time you have to sit around and think. Your interested in writing, so you need to sit down and write. It'll be a great stress reliever. Take a class after work, pay the 180 bucks and 40 dollars for a book to take a class at the local community college. You could also take up martial arts, its exercise, mental relaxation, and disipline. All of which are great for a chaotic mind that never seems to wanna stop thinking.</p><p></p><p>Hope I helped.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NeutralGood, post: 1943591, member: 27477"] I disagree, having anxiety when you meet new people is not a normal reaction. Humans are a social creatures, have you ever seen "Castaway"? You end up going insane and talking to a volleyball. If you don't want to make friends just try to get closer with your wife and daughter. As for making time for writing, do it. Stop making excuses, tell your wife and daughter on x day during x time you'll be busy so please don't disturb me. Combating depression is easier than most people think. I've been Manic/Depressive for as long as I can remember. I don't take drugs, I just work through it in my own ways. My friends are my biggest support. DnD is also a great way for me to get away for a while and forget my problems. Its all how you [B]let[/B] yourself think and act. Here's a short list of things that have helped me fight depression. 1.) exercise, takes your mind off other things and in the processes gets you into shape. Not only that but at the same time your self-esteem will increase with wieght loss. 2.) Stop drinking caffine. It seems odd, but it increases your heart rate since its a vascular constrictor. Which can help bring on anxiety attacks. It also keeps you up late and if your like myself you have a hard enough time falling asleep being an insomniac. 3.) Hobbies, the more time you spend being busy the less time you have to sit around and think. Your interested in writing, so you need to sit down and write. It'll be a great stress reliever. Take a class after work, pay the 180 bucks and 40 dollars for a book to take a class at the local community college. You could also take up martial arts, its exercise, mental relaxation, and disipline. All of which are great for a chaotic mind that never seems to wanna stop thinking. Hope I helped. [/QUOTE]
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