(go for a huge walk, etc.) That walking stuff is almost as good for some mildly depressed people as meds. Just some information from one college class and several self-help books I have read.
One man I know, that people go to for minor personal problems, almost always gets people to do a walking plan. The guy has his own biases but claims he has kept many people from AD's. The people that go to him want a quick fix and think pills solve problems.
The guy is like an intelligent uncle who has a bit of insight into people’s lives. He has friends in the counseling field and does referrals ASAP if the need arises.
I was kinda hoping maybe that is what my brother will do (help others) I met a few guys that drank heavily at one time. One was working for the suicide prevention hot-line. I think he did that type of work because of his previous addiction. He said the hot-line work helped him, but not everyone can help others and not get in a bad place himself or herself.
A person has to learn quite a bit of healthy detachment from his problems and a person with similar issues.
I am also hoping he realizes he now has a second chance at life and to treat it a little more preciously this time around. Many do, but sddly a small percentage don't.
BB said keep after your brother to tell his Dr. if he feels the drugs are not working or he is on over-load of some type. Drugs work for most people. Some drugs work for a while then nothing. If the nothing happens, he will/might relapse fast. It is so important to keep his Dr's informed as to what he is feeling/thinking.
Lil writes grants and see people to close to the problem, wanting money for a particular cause. She senses the fusion and possibly a potential burnout situation.
I do some volunteer work (fixing things) for a retired funeral home worker. He is in his upper 80's and goes to the same church. One of the church’s main Phil posies is to adopt someone or some cause to make life a little better for that person, family, or group.
I heard there were 2,000 people in the "service to others" group doing at least something for other people. The group really doesn't ask much of each member, but the total work completed works out to be many hours and jobs completed. No one individual gets over loaded or burned out.
I am off to see my funeral worker friend. He needs a light moved and some wiring done.
