This made me smile - things are rough right now for me, but when I'm feeling more like myself, I do a lot of 'gratitude-checking.' I'd actually say that's the most significant part of me - I constantly remind myself of how darned lucky I am. Actually... instead of derailing your thread, I'll make my own, I think =p
In any event, because folks like us tend to see negatives more clearly than the positives, I think it's important to make a conscious effort to remind ourselves of the upsides in our lives.
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28F from Florida - diagnosed Aspie, ADHD, cyclical depression and anxiety. Used to be all kinds of brilliant. Don't count on me, that way I can exceed your greatest expectations.