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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 910

Way to go Ralph for going to that support group!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1693

That's great! Way to go Ralp2, goofy and Diva!

It sounds like you are all taking some excellent steps in the right direction.

Keep up the amazing work

Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 910

Well way to go Goofy for accepting more invitations! You go girl!

As for the number of people I totally get it! But you are conquering that and that is great. Once again congratulations on a brave new step!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1044

I too have been making myself accept invitations - even if I only stay a few minutes! I think I feel a bit better as result. When I go to my son's house, he is helpful to say, do you want to leave because you have things to do or because you want to sleep or what? I think this (at his house) helps me keep my reasons for wanting to go in check. The more people the less I want to participate, so I am working on this as well. I don't drink, so picking up a drink isn't an option, but staying home and sleeping is my favorite activity.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 910

Hey Ralph!

That is great. What a positive change! Woohoo!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 51

I was very hesistant to start attending a peer support group.Conseqence of not going, guilt in not taking steps to help my self, still would feel alone in my depression, and bad about my situation. Forced myself to go. Felt better about myself because at least I was doing something to get better. Didn't feel as alone any more after talking to people that had been thru similar situations. Felt better about where I was when I realized how lucky I was to get all the love and support I was getting from my family.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Excellent process Diva............way to go on changing your thoughts and translating that into your behaviour!

Do keep us posted on the parties!

Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 910

Antecedent: There is a birthday party with lots of people coming up and I am tired and I don't wanna go.

In the past, I would have not went at all.

Consequence: I feel lame and boring and guilty.

Antecedent: There is a birthday party with lots of people coming up and I am tired and I don't wanna go.

Today, I decided I will go for as long as I have the energy to go.

Consequences: Don't know yet, will keep you posted!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1693

Members,

Changing your behaviour is NOT easy. Much of our behaviour is learned and over the years as we change, grow and develop breaking these habits can be tougher than we expected. Actions and behaviours are embedded in context for example, if you are shy and you step into a room full of people it is probably enough to make you feel uncomfortable. Your reaction to certain situations or people may lead you to wanting a drink. To change this behaviour it’s important to learn what stimulates your actions (antecedents), and the affects of your behaviour (consequences). Over the course of this week brainstorm and share with us some of your antecedents and consequences.

Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator

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