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14 "be" attitudes

  • 14. Be organized.
  • 13. Be a leader.
  • 12. Be willing to learn from mistakes.
  • 11. Be a delegator.
  • 10. Be stern but kind.
  • 9. Be less selfish.
  • 8. Be more loving.
  • 7. Be willing to not feel guilty.
  • 5. Be slow to speak.
  • 3. Be more daring.
  • 2. Be less fearful.

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Mood Rating System

  • 0 – Severely depressed, suicidal and/or homicidal, requires immediate inpatient treatment, unable to function (in daily activities)
  • 1 – Severely depressed, potentially suicidal and/or homicidal, should be closely watched, inpatient treatment may be necessary, unable to function
  • 2 – Severely depressed, somewhat suicidal and/or homicidal, should be occasionally monitored, no inpatient treatment necessary, unable to function
  • 3 – Moderately depressed, possible thoughts of suicide and/or homicide, should be occasionally monitored, great difficulty functioning
  • 4 – Mildly depressed, passing thoughts of suicide and/or homicide, monitoring recommended but not necessary, some difficulty functioning
  • 5 – Not depressed but not joyful either, in a state of existence, “emotionally numb,” no suicidal and/or homicidal ideations, no monitoring necessary, some ability to function, borderline mood (potential for instant change to a 4 or 6)
  • 6 – Mildly joyful, content, no suicidal and/or homicidal ideations, low functioning problems
  • 7 – Moderately joyful, upbeat, little to no functioning problems
  • 8 – Moderately joyful, happy, optimistic, positive, no functioning problems
  • 9 – Extremely joyful, happy, optimistic, cheerful, positive, “in a good mood,” “feel great,” no functioning problems
  • 10 – Extremely joyful, manic, happy, energetic, euphoric, optimistic, cheerful, self-confident, positive, excited, giddy, ability to function may vary (inability to no functioning problems)

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July 22, 2006

Relationship

    My husband has been the most effective tool in helping me battle my depression. My husband has been caring, loving and unwavering throughout our marriage. My husband, who was my long-distance boyfriend during my worst bouts of depression, provided emotional and physical support, a listening ear, and generous advice. He offers encouragement when I don’t deserve them and is considerate when I am stubborn. He only thinks of me when I only think of my suffering. And in the end, he makes me a better person for who he is.
    Healthy relationships can aid a person in the road to recovery. The transformation in my life since my marriage has been tremendous. But it requires persistence, faithfulness and unconditional love from someone who sees past the sufferer’s selfishness.

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