First down period since being up...

[Denninmi]

1. Fight like Hell.

Sure, I find a lot of things depressing, or upsetting. I have learned that giving in to it is not an option. I do little things to fight it -diversion, distraction, confrontation. I do big things to fight it, like tackling a big new project or seeking some additional help with whatever it is. Yes, it can get better, if you want it to.

I think everyone needs to find a first-line defense against the emotions that bring them down, and their triggers. I have found that in exercise - the worse something is bothering me, the more I want to hop on my bike, really crank the music, and ride like hell, fast, hard, and far. It always helps. It could be anything someone loves to do - maybe painting or photography, or dance, or watching baseball, or golf, or whatever. Just something you are passionate about. And, if you don't feel like doing it, do it anyway, and it will improve your mood.