Forget About It........by Susan
I remember when people used to tell others to "forget about it" as a way of trying to help you get past something that was causing you stress, anger, depression or anxiety. I often thought they were advising us to "stuff" our feelings or negate our feelings and I still think that is what they intended for us to do. I have recently discovered though, that a bit of "forgetting about" it is actually helpful.
Alzheimer's is something I fear, having had two parents with the dreadful disease. When I forget something it's usually a cause for anxiety. However, lately, I've really seen how forgetting helps my depression. One day I may feel really angry toward a family member or I may be experiencing a relationship problem and it seems overwhelming at the time. The next day it doesn't seem nearly as big or important to me. After a few days I can't even remember the details of whatever was causing me stress.
I don't think I have Alzheimer's by any means, but I stay very busy and I believe staying busy is the key to "forgetting about it". I'm able to "let it go" to a degree so as I can better deal with the problem when I do choose to refocus on it. Switching gears, or changing the channel to a different topic or activity, is one of the best ways I've learned in coping with all of these negative feelings that pop up in my life. We all have negative feelings we must learn to deal with.
I remember years ago when my Psychologist said repeatedly, "change the channel for a while". I guess his advice has really helped me and I hope you'll give it a try too.
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Alzheimer's is something I fear, having had two parents with the dreadful disease. When I forget something it's usually a cause for anxiety. However, lately, I've really seen how forgetting helps my depression. One day I may feel really angry toward a family member or I may be experiencing a relationship problem and it seems overwhelming at the time. The next day it doesn't seem nearly as big or important to me. After a few days I can't even remember the details of whatever was causing me stress.
I don't think I have Alzheimer's by any means, but I stay very busy and I believe staying busy is the key to "forgetting about it". I'm able to "let it go" to a degree so as I can better deal with the problem when I do choose to refocus on it. Switching gears, or changing the channel to a different topic or activity, is one of the best ways I've learned in coping with all of these negative feelings that pop up in my life. We all have negative feelings we must learn to deal with.
I remember years ago when my Psychologist said repeatedly, "change the channel for a while". I guess his advice has really helped me and I hope you'll give it a try too.
Please visit:
Ozzie Reviews Avon
(Susan is actually the Avon Rep.
who makes the Avon Reviews
Ozzie is her black cat! )
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 4/30/2008 8:57 AM 
Categories: Relationships,Alzheimer's,Anxiety,Anger,Mental Health,Family,senior citizens,depression
Categories: Relationships,Alzheimer's,Anxiety,Anger,Mental Health,Family,senior citizens,depression
Cats are very good for depression too!
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Yes, cats are really good for depression. Something about having a cat cuddle up to you and purr feels like a reward. Right now my cat Ozzie isn't purring too much because he has been put on a diet by his vet. Thank you so much for reading and replying to our blog. Susan
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Yeah, sometimes we become so sensitive that we start seeing everything in a negative way.we get easily hurt by what others say at the moment which sometimes makes us lose our patience.
But acting impulsively strains relations and that is the least we want when we r depressed.
It would be wonderful if people living with us are bit more understandable and tolerate our tantrums.
Yeah, but we should leanr to forget and forgive it does make us feel better and lighter.
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I agree that our own negativity can often cause us even more problems with depression and our relationships. Thanks so much for reading our blog and making a comment. We sure appreciate it! Susan
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Yes, cats are great companions. People actually, not animals.
Alex
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I only wish things were as easy as people tend to portray them to be.
Most of the time the one thing I can't do is forget about my troubles or just the worry itself!
The worse feeling is that of uncontrollable fears and anxiety.
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I love my cats they really do cheer me up at times.
Plus i have a sleeping partner at night who loves to hold my face and occasionally give me a kiss on the nose.
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Thank you for your comment. I understand how the fear and anxiety is the worst thing to deal with. You aren't alone!
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My black cat, Ozzie is a comfort to me at times too. Thank you for your comment.
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