THE HARMONY COLLECTION

Depression Help-Hope lines

Depression awareness  helplines


National Hotlines

National hopeline 1-800-784-2433

National lifeline 1-800-273-8255

 

Maine

Portland Me~ 1-888-568-1112

Biddeford ME~1-888-568-1112



A helpful depression symptom checklist




<> I am often restless and irritable

<>I am having irregular sleep patterns

<> I dont enjoy hobbies, my friends, family, or leisure activity anymore

<>I am having trouble managing my diabetes,hypertension or other chronic illness

<> I have nagging aches and pains that do not get better no matter what I do

<> I have trouble concentrating or making simple decisions

<> My weight has changed a considerable amount

<>Others have commented on my mood or attitude lately

<> I have thoughts about suicide

<> I have a family history of depression

<> I feel that my functioning in everyday life (work, family, friends) is suffering because of these problems

<> I have had severalof the symptoms I checked above for more than two weeks

<> I often experience digestive problems

<> I often experience headaches or backache

<> I often experience chest pain

<> I often experience vague aches and pains like joint or muscle pain

<> I often experience Dizziness



Words of Inspiration...

Words of inspiration:

A Quote I 'm trying to live by
"Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness"~ Ancient Chinese Proverb



The ABC's of Life

THE ABC’S OF LIFE

Accept difference’s

Be Kind

Count your blessings

Dream

Express Thanks

Forgive

Give Freely

Harm No One

Imagine More

Jettison Anger

Keep confidence’s

Love truly

Master something

Nurture hope

Open your mind

Pack Lightly

Quell rumors

Reciprocate

Seek wisdom

Touch Hearts

Understand

Value Truth

Win graciously

Xeriscape

Yearn for Peace

                                                                      Zealously support a worthy cause

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~ the plaque on my front door~" My house was clean last week sorry you missed it!"

- Another favorite "Sorry, martha stewart doesnt live here!"
A very good quote I think...."FOR SOME OBSTACLES BECOME MOTIVATORS!!".......Dont let depession win!

wise quotes..
I don't know the origin of the quote
"In order to make a fortune you first have to save a fortune"
"It takes money to make money"
" Knowledge is power"
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If I had my life to live over...
By Erma bombeck
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer).
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's" More "I'm sorry's."
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it . live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.
Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with , a nd what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you have a blessed day.