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Originally Posted by smae
BUT.. I truly believe the symptoms of depression can be lessened (not totally swept away, at least not always) by learning to be grateful for the things you have.. and being thankful for one more day to live.
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*** I'm reading a great book called "The Pain Chronicles", written by a journalist who suffers from chronic pain. In it she talks about the spiritual aspect of living with chronic pain. Not only does the conscious practice of gratitude distract from the pain, it does -- biochemically -- reduce the depressive brain chemicals.
CB