Feeling grateful is one of the most life-affirming emotions we can indulge in. If you have gratitude, you can pull yourself out of mild depression. GETTING BETTER WITH GRATITUDE articles can show you how gratitude can help you when you're feeling down. Gratitude List Down in the dumps? Can't seem to get off the couch? Want to make healthy changes in your life but can't find the energy? Cure that case of self-pity and lack of motivation by creating a Gratitude List. | read more New Depression "Medication:" Community Service One of the best tools for getting out of your own way and overcoming mild depression is to provide service to others. Find out more! | read more The Elusiveness of Gratitude Gratitude is often elusive to depressed people. We sometimes become so focused on negativity that we have difficulty thinking about all the things for which we can be grateful. When we focus on our gratitude, however, we are able to feel better about ourselves... | read more Gratitude: My Best Friend Gratitude is my best friend. It is a diagnostic tool: If a person can feel gratitude, they will definitely be able to get better. It is probably the best and only treatment for self-pity! | read more I am a Grateful Recovering Addict "'Hi, my name is Judy, and I am a grateful recovering addict.' How many times have I started my sharing at a 12-Step meeting with these words? Many times. I have not always, however, inserted the word 'grateful' in the phrase..." | read more Appreciation List Are you grateful for your mate? What do you appreciate about your mate? When was the last time you told your partner how much you appreciate them for their loyalty, friendliness, sensuality, competency, resourcefulness or strength? | read more