Tag: coping strategies for depression
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If you’ve ever felt like life is one big game of Whack-a-Mole, where every time you knock down one problem, two more pop up, then welcome to the club! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s as complicated as assembling IKEA furniture without instructions: the connection between depression and chronic illness. Spoiler alert: it’s not…
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Ah, relationships! They’re like a rollercoaster ride—thrilling, occasionally nauseating, and sometimes you just want to get off. But when depression enters the picture, that rollercoaster can feel less like a fun amusement park attraction and more like a rickety old cart on a broken track. Suddenly, the thrill is gone, and you might find yourself…
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So, you’ve got a friend or loved one who’s battling depression. Maybe they’re feeling like Eeyore on a particularly gloomy day—or worse, like they just lost the last slice of pizza at a party. It can be tough to know how to help without coming off as an overzealous cheerleader waving pom-poms in their face.…
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Ah, the age-old question in the world of mental health: therapy or medication? It’s a bit like trying to decide between pizza and tacos—both can be delicious, but you have to consider your mood (and possibly your waistline). As someone who has navigated this tricky terrain, I can tell you that choosing the right treatment…