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Create a “First-Aid Kit” for Your Emotions

If you suffer from depression, a practical suggestion to help you control your thoughts and feelings is to create what has been called an emotional first-aid kit. The kit, which can be adjusted as you see fit, might include the items on this page.

- Contact information of people to call when you feel down

- Favorite songs that are positive and upbuilding

- Inspirational sayings and encouraging articles

- Mementos to remind you of people who love you

- A journal containing your positive thoughts as well as positive experiences you have enjoyed