Anxiety , Bi-Polar Syndrome & Depression , Horsepeople coming together to deal with these mega problems.

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A group for anyone bothered by anxiety or depression, or bi-polar disease. Tell about yourself and how this affects you with your horses, and how you are dealing with these problems.

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What book are you reading? 6 Replies

I just read Horse as Teacher:the path to authenticity. Good read. I may start Angels and Demons.

Started by Marti Langley. Last reply by Marnie Kemmetmueller Nov 27, 2010.

Medication and other ways of coping 36 Replies

Upping my Paxil prescription has really seemed to help. My doc feels this new higher dose will keep me from getting to the lows. I also try to walk often. What are you specifically doing for yourself?

Started by Marti Langley. Last reply by Laura Coffey Oct 21, 2010.

Seen any good movies lately? 2 Replies

We just saw The Fourth Kind, about alien abductions and UFOs. I love that kind of stuff. Don't know how much was factual, but it was riveting.

Started by Marti Langley. Last reply by Marti Langley Apr 19, 2010.

Our horses and our mental state 7 Replies

Do you feel like you almost have to start all over again with your horse, after you are in a prolonged depressed or anxious phase? I do! What helps the most? I find taking my mare for a walk helps us…Continue

Started by Marti Langley. Last reply by Marti Langley Apr 19, 2010.

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Comment by Jackie Cochran on October 28, 2009 at 8:51am: Anxiety, depression, exhaustion, despair. Yup, they interfered with my proper purpose in life--being with and enjoying my horses!
I got through a lot of bad times by focusing ALL my spare energies into my horse/horses. After all they are so much more important than a clean house.
Just do not expect it to make you feel better immediately. Be content with the smallest progress. Time may not heal all wounds, but the pain tends to moderate over the months and years.
If you get an anxiety attack when you are around your horse it may help to TELL the horse what you are experiencing (and be sure to loosen the death grip on your reins/lead rope.) If you are talking to your horse you will keep breathing. The great thing about horses is that you can tell them the same thing for THOUSANDS of times and they really don't care. Your horse will be there long after everyone else is sick and tired of hearing about all of your problems, patiently listening and sometimes giving a gentle nudge with their nose.