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It has come to my attention that it is That Time of Year again for most people with SAD in the Northern Hemisphere, and that for many other folks Bad Things and/or Anniversaries seem to be piling up. At times like this, it is hard to remember that Depression is a Lying Bastard and that it *does* get better again.

So! A friend and I came up with the Depression is a Lying Bastard Fest. There are many ways to participate in comments below:
  • a gratitude list (because there are still good things in the world) or a list of good things
  • something you are proud of (a la the Monday Pride thread)
  • a funny poem (limmericks work well here)
  • cute things! animals, babies, whatever floats your boat!
  • anti-winter and/or anti-depression manifestos! This can be in the form of a poem or a simple declaration of "Fuck you, brain weasels, and your lying ways! I will not believe your lies!"
Feel free to comment on someone's comment if you find it particularly moving, but please keep things positive. Anonymous comments are currently turned on. (Please don't abuse them.)

If this grows and becomes very popular, or if you have more ideas, feel free to spread the Depression is a Lying Bastard Fest to your own journal or comm! Also, I would love it if you linked back here so that we got more participants. ^_^

Re: Gratitude List

Date: 2012-11-26 11:17 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] lynnoconnacht
coffee and hot tea because there is something wonderful about wrapping my cold hands around a warm mug, breathing in the scented air of its contents and enjoying the warm mouthfuls of tasty beverage

So much this. <3 I will happily hug my mug after it's empty to keep hold of the warmth for longer. (Also because hugging mugs that are warm is comforting. ^-~ Waaaaarmth. *bask*)

Re: Gratitude List

Date: 2012-11-26 11:20 pm (UTC)
alee_grrl: A kitty peeking out from between a stack of books and a cup of coffee. (Default)
From: [personal profile] alee_grrl
Hugging warm mugs is very comforting. Finding a ray of sunshine near the fire or heater while hugging a warm mug and wearing soft warm pajamas is the best. :D

Re: Gratitude List

Date: 2012-11-27 02:28 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] lynnoconnacht
Oooooooooh. That is lovely. <3

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