Dealing with depression is often compared to going through a roller coaster ride, where you find yourself being at the top one moment and at the bottom the next. It is very understandable that lots of people think about a relapse after some period of time. Luckily, there are methods […]
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Let’s be honest: sometimes life feels like you’re locked in a lousy reality show that never ends. You know the one: full of drama, surprises, and too many unhappy faces. If you’ve ever felt that a heavy cloud of depression was hanging over you, believe me, you’re not alone. But […]
Depression might feel like a guest who won’t leave, hanging out in your head and making everything seem a little drab. It’s like attempting to walk through mud with heavy lead boots on—it’s hard and tiring! The good news is that you can manage your depression and find techniques to […]
Let’s face it: managing depression can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle on a tightrope over a pit of alligators. Seriously, if I had a dollar for every time I felt overwhelmed by my own emotions, I could probably afford an actual therapist instead of […]
If you’ve ever felt like you’re on a rollercoaster that only goes down, welcome to the club! Life can be a wild ride, especially when it comes to managing depression. Just when you think you’ve reached the peak of happiness, whoosh! Down you go again. But fear not! We’re going […]
Let’s face it: battling depressive thoughts can feel like trying to wrestle a greased pig at a county fair. It’s slippery, messy, and you might just end up covered in mud. But fear not! Just like any good adventure, there are strategies we can develop to help us navigate this […]
Let’s talk about sleep hygiene. No, it’s not a fancy term for washing your pajamas or ensuring your pillowcases are fresh (although that helps too). It’s about creating the perfect environment for catching those elusive Z’s—especially when you’re trying to keep your mental health in check. If you’ve ever tossed […]
Let’s face it: life can feel like a never-ending game of Whac-A-Mole. Just when you think you’ve got one problem solved, another one pops up, demanding your attention. Whether it’s work deadlines, family obligations, or the sheer insanity of trying to keep your houseplants alive (seriously, how do they expect […]
Ah, winter! The season where the sun decides to take a vacation, leaving us in a perpetual state of grayness. If you’ve ever felt like a hibernating bear during these chilly months, you might be experiencing something called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Yes, it sounds like the name of […]
Living with chronic depression can feel like carrying a backpack full of bricks while trying to run a marathon. Spoiler alert: the marathon is actually just your daily life, and those bricks? They’re not going anywhere anytime soon. But fear not! While I’m no expert (unless you count my expertise […]
Sleep is one of those magical things we all crave, yet somehow it often eludes us like a cat that refuses to come when called. We’ve all had nights where tossing and turning feels more like an Olympic sport than a restful experience. But what if I told you that […]
Let’s face it: sometimes getting out of bed feels like preparing for a triathlon. You know, the kind where you have to swim through a sea of blankets, bike over an avalanche of laundry, and run a marathon just to find your socks. If you’re anything like me, mornings can […]