(((chezza))), thanks for posting that. i was skeptical at first because i'm a dog-lover, but the message is very real. i especially like the stuff pertaining to shame, as that is something i'm working on now in therapy. thanks again

((((chezza)))) that is the reason that i like to visit psyche cafe: i oftentimes can't put what i feel into words, but i come here and people are SO eloquent and spot on that it is so comforting to come here.

((((draggers)))) that is one of the quotes that specifically struck me, too. that kind of stuff really gives me strength AND lessens my overwhelming sense of shame. SHAME SUCKS!!!

chezza, thanks.

I saw this on Facebook but I didn't stop and watch it until you posted it, Chezza. I really like this video for a lot of reasons.

I like how it separates the person from the depression. I like this technique a lot because most of the time we think we are the problem and this makes it really clear in a visual way that depression is the problem.

I also like how it plays with the idea that you can have a relationship with your depression. You interact with it and you can change the form your relationship with it takes. It's not something that's fixed and absolute. He taught his dog some new tricks - that's really powerful.

Sometimes you can tell yourself til you're blue in the face that you have an illness, it's a 'chemical inbalance'. Having a way to conceptualise your experience is really helpful, especially to people who are more visual.

Thanks for posting it.