So many of us are so saddened by the loss of Robin Williams at his own hand. I was shocked when I heard he was dead and then so incredibly sad when I heard it was suicide.

(1-800-273-TALK (8255) Suicide Hot line

I also struggle with depression.  Many of us do. I have seen so many posts about suicide these last few days. "The ultimate act of selfishness", "what a waste", other negative emotions. When someone commits suicide it will often solidify another strugglers decision to do the same. 

If you struggle with depression get help.  I isolated my self and that was very unhealthy.  Finally I got help, the drugs had to be adjusted and that was hard (over drugging is a problem too).  the Counselors were helpful but one moved away and one got out of the business (can you say abandonment). Get tested it could be allergies or like me it may be from severe abuse. 

(1-800-273-TALK (8255) Suicide Hot line

I just want you to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it is not a TRAIN. My hope is in Jesus Christ, that kept me going knowing that God loves me and that even when we walk through dark valleys He is there.  What ever your God is...like Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery programs, believing in a higher power can make all the difference. 

Some people say meds are bad, some people say prayer is the only thing that will heal you.  Both are good.  But healing takes ACTION.  I have a dear friend struggling with depression and she is making sure she is not isolated.  She is on meds that have had to be adjusted, thus taking more time.  She has a counselor and people who pray with her and for her. 

Depression can make us act crazy, cry a lot, give up hope.  We don't understand it and we can't figure out why we can't get out of bed. I am so very glad that I didn't give in to the temptation to end it all.  I am so glad I chose not to believe the words of an enemy that says "what good are you anyway?" "Everyone will be better off with out you"  These are lies.  Find someone to listen, believe you will come out stronger on the other side, ask what the depression can teach you.

(1-800-273-TALK (8255) Suicide Hot line

You will make it

You will come through

There is hope

Depression may not be "Just Temporary" but there is long term help for it.

Please don't give in, give up!!

The world needs you and is waiting for your brilliance to shine through. 

It will shine through

Keep going

One baby step

one appointment

telling one friend who will believe you

BELIEVE

Praying for you,
Coach Laurie
Did Not See That Coming

It’s funny what we believe about ourselves.  I am getting a “Makeover.”  First I had to look at my facial features and decide what category I fell into.  I chose the one with the “lump of clay nose.”  My makeover artist asked me why I chose it and I said “because I have a big nose.”  She looked at me so funny and said, “no you don’t.” My rebuttal, “yes I do.” We continued this for awhile until she showed me a picture I sent her before the makeover.  She had me look at my nose, I still saw big.  What I realized through this?  Someone in my past told me I had a big nose and I should wear my hair high on top to distract from it.  I believed it.  I believed it so much that when I looked in the mirror I saw a big nose.  How does this happen?  My belief system is so strong that when faced with truth I couldn’t believe it, even when I saw it, because the brain is seeing what we believe, not what is the truth.  It made me wonder what else I am  believing that is not true?   This was such a revelation because I believed it but didn’t voice it so friends couldn’t correct me or point it out.  It was so deep set. What are you believing about yourself that just isn’t true?

I’m too old?  I couldn’t do that? Good things never happen to me?

What ever it is, when you catch it…challenge it… because your brain will believe it if that is what you are telling it and that is what you will see.  Try changing the dialog in your head.

You are beautiful and good things want to happen for you!!

Live What you Love,

CoachLaurie